Selling a Business in Essex County
Essex County has 19,988 employer businesses, and 86% 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 construction and retail.
Part of the Greater Boston area.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Essex County by the numbers
19,988
19,988
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
84,040
84,040
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
287,960
287,960
EMPLOYMENT
$19.5 billion
$19.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,869
7,869
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 Essex County compares
Essex County ranks 4th of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Administrative and support services makes up 7% of employer businesses in Essex County, compared with 6% in Massachusetts.
7,869 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Essex County ranks 4th of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Administrative and support services makes up 7% of employer businesses in Essex County, compared with 6% in Massachusetts.
7,869 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,506 employer businesses
Retail: 2,499 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,328 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,157 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,111 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,506 employer businesses
Retail: 2,499 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,328 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,157 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,111 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Essex County
Construction, retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Essex County
These are the industries in Essex 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
3,034 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Contracting: 842 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 611 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,974 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 696 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,166 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Dental Practices: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 33 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: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
967 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
930 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
737 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Auto Repair: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
622 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Metal Fabrication: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
608 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Hair Salons: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
466 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Freight Trucking: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
442 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Residential Cleaning: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
410 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Convenience Stores: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
374 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
281 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Creative Agencies: 87 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): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
274 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Daycare Centers: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
274 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Home Infusion: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
217 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
217 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Transportation Services: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
169 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Outdoor Recreation: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 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.
Energy & Utilities
141 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 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.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
134 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
131 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Essex 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
3,034 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Contracting: 842 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 611 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,974 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 696 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,166 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Dental Practices: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 33 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: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
967 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
930 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
737 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Auto Repair: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
622 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Metal Fabrication: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
608 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Hair Salons: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
466 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Freight Trucking: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
442 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Residential Cleaning: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
410 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Convenience Stores: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
374 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
281 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Creative Agencies: 87 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): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
274 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Daycare Centers: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
274 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Home Infusion: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
217 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
217 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Transportation Services: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
169 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Outdoor Recreation: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 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.
Energy & Utilities
141 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 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.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
134 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
131 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Essex County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Essex County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Essex County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Essex County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Essex 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 Essex 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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