Selling a Business in Hudson County
Hudson County has 14,119 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are retail and accommodation and food service.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Hudson County by the numbers
14,119
14,119
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
78,158
78,158
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
253,652
253,652
EMPLOYMENT
$24.2 billion
$24.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,876
4,876
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 Hudson County compares
Hudson County ranks 8th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Hudson County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
4,876 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Hudson County ranks 8th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Hudson County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
4,876 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,025 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,740 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,626 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,581 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,491 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,025 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,740 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,626 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,581 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,491 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Hudson County
Retail, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Hudson County
These are the industries in Hudson County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
1,926 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,001 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Primary & Family Care: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
865 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
General Freight Trucking: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
829 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
General Contracting: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 18 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
774 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
580 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
475 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Hair Salons: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
358 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 16 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.
Automotive & Boat
347 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Auto Repair: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
331 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Property Management: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
293 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Daycare Centers: 273 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.
Manufacturing
276 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
274 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Creative Agencies: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
259 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Convenience Stores: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
254 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
160 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Transportation Services: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Health & Fitness
121 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
113 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Bars & Pubs: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
55 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
53 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
30 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Hudson County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
1,926 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,001 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Primary & Family Care: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
865 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
General Freight Trucking: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
829 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
General Contracting: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 18 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
774 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
580 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
475 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Hair Salons: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
358 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 16 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.
Automotive & Boat
347 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Auto Repair: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
331 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Property Management: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
293 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Daycare Centers: 273 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.
Manufacturing
276 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
274 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Creative Agencies: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
259 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Convenience Stores: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
254 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
160 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Transportation Services: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Health & Fitness
121 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
113 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Bars & Pubs: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
55 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
53 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
30 related employer businesses in Hudson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Hudson County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Hudson County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Hudson County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Hudson County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Hudson 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 Hudson 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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