Selling a Business in Norfolk County
Norfolk County has 20,745 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 health care and social assistance and professional and technical services.
Part of the Greater Boston area.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Norfolk County by the numbers
20,745
20,745
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
71,199
71,199
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
337,287
337,287
EMPLOYMENT
$25.9 billion
$25.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,286
8,286
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 Norfolk County compares
Norfolk County ranks 3rd of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
8,286 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Norfolk County ranks 3rd of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
8,286 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,710 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,617 employer businesses
Retail: 2,379 employer businesses
Construction: 2,359 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,154 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,710 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,617 employer businesses
Retail: 2,379 employer businesses
Construction: 2,359 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,154 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Norfolk County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Norfolk County
These are the industries in Norfolk 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
2,714 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
General Contracting: 744 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,778 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 657 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 549 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,561 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Dental Practices: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,245 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,039 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
646 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Hair Salons: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
626 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Auto Repair: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 50 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.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
449 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Property Management: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
418 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Metal Fabrication: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
413 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
378 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Gas Stations: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
365 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
General Freight Trucking: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
360 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Daycare Centers: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
315 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Creative Agencies: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
272 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Home Infusion: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
269 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
180 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Transportation Services: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
150 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 37 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
148 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Outdoor Recreation: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
133 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
118 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 93 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 Norfolk 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
2,714 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
General Contracting: 744 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,778 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 657 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 549 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,561 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Dental Practices: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,245 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,039 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
646 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Hair Salons: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
626 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Auto Repair: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 50 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.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
449 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Property Management: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
418 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Metal Fabrication: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
413 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
378 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Gas Stations: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
365 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
General Freight Trucking: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
360 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Daycare Centers: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
315 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Creative Agencies: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
272 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Home Infusion: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
269 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
180 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Transportation Services: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
150 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 37 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
148 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Outdoor Recreation: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
133 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
118 related employer businesses in Norfolk County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 93 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 Norfolk County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Norfolk County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Norfolk County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Norfolk County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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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