Selling a Business in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has 62,317 employer businesses, and 92% 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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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Brooklyn by the numbers
62,317
62,317
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
92%
92%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
354,355
354,355
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
745,880
745,880
EMPLOYMENT
$37.6 billion
$37.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
17,660
17,660
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 Brooklyn compares
Brooklyn ranks 2nd of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 8% of employer businesses in Brooklyn, compared with 6% in New York.
17,660 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Brooklyn ranks 2nd of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 8% of employer businesses in Brooklyn, compared with 6% in New York.
17,660 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 10,114 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,409 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 6,865 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,526 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 6,497 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 10,114 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,409 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 6,865 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,526 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 6,497 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Brooklyn
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Brooklyn
These are the industries in Brooklyn 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
8,109 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,899 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 1,044 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
4,587 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
General Contracting: 1,954 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 593 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,959 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Primary & Family Care: 1,428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 815 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
3,768 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Technology & Media
2,516 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 802 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 695 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,370 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,967 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Hair Salons: 907 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
1,724 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Property Management: 1,291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,652 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 718 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,606 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
General Freight Trucking: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,269 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Daycare Centers: 1,092 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,257 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,244 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Compounding Pharmacies: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
1,035 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Transportation Services: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
964 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Auto Repair: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
906 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Convenience Stores: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
615 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Bars & Pubs: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
517 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Non-Medical Home Care: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
336 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
183 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
119 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Waste Management & Recycling: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Brooklyn 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
8,109 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,899 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 1,044 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
4,587 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
General Contracting: 1,954 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 593 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,959 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Primary & Family Care: 1,428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 815 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
3,768 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Technology & Media
2,516 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 802 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 695 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,370 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,967 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Hair Salons: 907 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
1,724 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Property Management: 1,291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,652 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 718 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,606 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
General Freight Trucking: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,269 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Daycare Centers: 1,092 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,257 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,244 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Compounding Pharmacies: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
1,035 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Transportation Services: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
964 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Auto Repair: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
906 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Convenience Stores: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
615 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Bars & Pubs: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
517 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Non-Medical Home Care: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
336 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
183 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
119 related employer businesses in Brooklyn.
Waste Management & Recycling: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Brooklyn
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Brooklyn. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Brooklyn ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Brooklyn?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Brooklyn?
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 Brooklyn
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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