Selling a Business in Monmouth County
Monmouth County has 19,883 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 health care and social assistance and professional and technical services.
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Monmouth County by the numbers
19,883
19,883
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
69,392
69,392
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
257,734
257,734
EMPLOYMENT
$16.6 billion
$16.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,971
7,971
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 Monmouth County compares
Monmouth County ranks 3rd of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Monmouth County, compared with 5% in New Jersey.
7,971 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Monmouth County ranks 3rd of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Monmouth County, compared with 5% in New Jersey.
7,971 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,759 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,553 employer businesses
Retail: 2,518 employer businesses
Construction: 2,031 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,959 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,759 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,553 employer businesses
Retail: 2,518 employer businesses
Construction: 2,031 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,959 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Monmouth County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Monmouth County
These are the industries in Monmouth 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
2,430 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
General Contracting: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 151 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.
Roofing & Siding: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,017 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Primary & Family Care: 850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,984 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 644 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,170 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,087 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
700 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Hair Salons: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
530 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Auto Repair: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
418 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 30 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.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
350 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
344 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Property Management: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
320 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
General Freight Trucking: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Technology & Media
293 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
277 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Gas Stations: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
252 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
207 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Daycare Centers: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
201 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
193 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Outdoor Recreation: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
163 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Hotels: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
102 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
101 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
93 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Monmouth 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
2,430 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
General Contracting: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 151 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.
Roofing & Siding: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,017 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Primary & Family Care: 850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,984 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 644 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,170 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,087 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
700 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Hair Salons: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
530 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Auto Repair: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
418 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 30 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.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
350 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
344 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Property Management: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
320 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
General Freight Trucking: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Technology & Media
293 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
277 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Gas Stations: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
252 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
207 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Daycare Centers: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
201 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
193 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Outdoor Recreation: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
163 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Hotels: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
102 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
101 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
93 related employer businesses in Monmouth County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Monmouth County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Monmouth County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Monmouth County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Monmouth County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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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