Selling a Business in Lamoille County
Lamoille County has 1,001 employer businesses, and 91% 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.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Lamoille County by the numbers
1,001
1,001
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
91%
91%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
3,103
3,103
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
11,129
11,129
EMPLOYMENT
$511 million
$511 million
ANNUAL PAYROLL
369
369
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 Lamoille County compares
Lamoille County ranks 9th of 14 Vermont counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 12% of employer businesses in Lamoille County, compared with 9% in Vermont.
369 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Lamoille County ranks 9th of 14 Vermont counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 12% of employer businesses in Lamoille County, compared with 9% in Vermont.
369 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 169 employer businesses
Retail: 152 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 119 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 89 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 80 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 169 employer businesses
Retail: 152 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 119 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 89 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 80 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Lamoille County
Construction, retail, accommodation and food service, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Lamoille County
These are the industries in Lamoille 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
188 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
General Contracting: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
88 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
57 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
45 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Insurance Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
34 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Hotels: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Medical Practices
33 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Primary & Family Care: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
29 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
25 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Property Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
20 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Gas Stations: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
18 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
16 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Outdoor Recreation: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
General Freight Trucking: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Technology & Media
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
6 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Hair Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
6 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pet Services
4 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
4 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
4 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
These are the industries in Lamoille 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
188 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
General Contracting: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
88 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
57 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
45 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Insurance Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
34 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Hotels: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Medical Practices
33 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Primary & Family Care: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
29 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
25 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Property Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
20 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Gas Stations: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
18 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
16 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Outdoor Recreation: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
General Freight Trucking: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Technology & Media
12 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
6 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Hair Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
6 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pet Services
4 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
4 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
4 related employer businesses in Lamoille County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Working with owners in Lamoille County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Lamoille County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Lamoille County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Lamoille 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.
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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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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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