Selling a Business in Merrimack County
Merrimack County has 4,213 employer businesses, and 85% 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
Merrimack County by the numbers
4,213
4,213
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
12,691
12,691
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
62,841
62,841
EMPLOYMENT
$3.8 billion
$3.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,851
1,851
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 Merrimack County compares
Merrimack County ranks 3rd of 10 New Hampshire counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Merrimack County, compared with 10% in New Hampshire.
1,851 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Merrimack County ranks 3rd of 10 New Hampshire counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Merrimack County, compared with 10% in New Hampshire.
1,851 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 546 employer businesses
Retail: 545 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 536 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 429 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 386 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 546 employer businesses
Retail: 545 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 536 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 429 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 386 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Merrimack County
Construction, retail, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Merrimack County
These are the industries in Merrimack 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
624 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
General Contracting: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
322 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
216 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Dental Practices: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
200 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
198 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Auto Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
195 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
159 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Metal Fabrication: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
93 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
81 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Gas Stations: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
71 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Hair Salons: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
69 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Residential Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
65 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Daycare Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
63 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
General Freight Trucking: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
53 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
49 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
49 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
47 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
42 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Hotels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
35 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
28 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Outdoor Recreation: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pet Services
23 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Merrimack 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
624 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
General Contracting: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
322 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
216 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Dental Practices: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
200 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
198 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Auto Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
195 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
159 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Metal Fabrication: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
93 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
81 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Gas Stations: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
71 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Hair Salons: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
69 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Residential Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
65 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Daycare Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
63 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
General Freight Trucking: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
53 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
49 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
49 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
47 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
42 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Hotels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
35 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
28 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Outdoor Recreation: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pet Services
23 related employer businesses in Merrimack County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Merrimack County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Merrimack County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Merrimack County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Merrimack County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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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