Selling a Business in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has 27,677 employer businesses, and 86% 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 professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Montgomery County by the numbers
27,677
27,677
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
133,803
133,803
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
439,792
439,792
EMPLOYMENT
$35.6 billion
$35.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,965
9,965
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 Montgomery County compares
Montgomery County ranks 1st of 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 22% of employer businesses in Montgomery County, compared with 15% in Maryland.
9,965 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Montgomery County ranks 1st of 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 22% of employer businesses in Montgomery County, compared with 15% in Maryland.
9,965 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,993 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,016 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,590 employer businesses
Retail: 2,358 employer businesses
Construction: 2,293 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,993 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,016 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,590 employer businesses
Retail: 2,358 employer businesses
Construction: 2,293 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Montgomery County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Montgomery County
These are the industries in Montgomery 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
2,683 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
General Contracting: 991 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,652 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Primary & Family Care: 928 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 746 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,107 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 844 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 657 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,939 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,067 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
778 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Property Management: 406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
578 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Auto Repair: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Technology & Media
578 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Creative Agencies: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
480 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Hair Salons: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
400 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Daycare Centers: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
299 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
297 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
General Freight Trucking: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
289 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
268 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Gas Stations: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
264 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Home Infusion: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
253 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
219 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
143 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Hotels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
138 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Outdoor Recreation: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
88 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
66 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Montgomery 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
2,683 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
General Contracting: 991 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,652 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Primary & Family Care: 928 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 746 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,107 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 844 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 657 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,939 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,067 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
778 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Property Management: 406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
578 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Auto Repair: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Technology & Media
578 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Creative Agencies: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
480 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Hair Salons: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
400 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Daycare Centers: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
299 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
297 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
General Freight Trucking: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
289 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
268 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Gas Stations: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
264 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Home Infusion: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
253 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
219 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
143 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Hotels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
138 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Outdoor Recreation: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
88 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
66 related employer businesses in Montgomery County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Montgomery County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Montgomery County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Montgomery County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Montgomery County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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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