Selling a Business in the Berkshires
Owners in the Berkshires sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. This market has 3,749 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled. People also search for this market as Pittsfield or Berkshire County. The largest industries here are retail and construction.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Berkshires by the numbers
3,749
3,749
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
11,661
11,661
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
50,051
50,051
EMPLOYMENT
$2.9 billion
$2.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,616
1,616
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 Berkshires compares
The Berkshires ranks 5th of 6 Massachusetts metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 1.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in the Berkshires, compared with 10% in Massachusetts.
1,616 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Berkshires ranks 5th of 6 Massachusetts metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 1.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in the Berkshires, compared with 10% in Massachusetts.
1,616 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 575 employer businesses
Construction: 517 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 484 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 429 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 342 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 575 employer businesses
Construction: 517 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 484 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 429 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 342 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Berkshires
Retail, construction, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Berkshires
These are the industries in the Berkshires 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
620 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
General Contracting: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
403 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Full-Service Restaurants: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
223 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
195 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Dental Practices: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
144 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
126 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Auto Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Hospitality & Travel
96 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Hotels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
93 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Printing & Plastics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
67 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Property Management: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
58 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Gas Stations: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
50 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Outdoor Recreation: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
47 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Hair Salons: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
43 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
40 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Creative Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
37 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
36 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
35 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Non-Medical Home Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
33 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
General Freight Trucking: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
30 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Compounding Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
28 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Daycare Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
22 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
These are the industries in the Berkshires 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
620 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
General Contracting: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
403 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Full-Service Restaurants: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
223 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
195 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Dental Practices: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
144 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
126 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Auto Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Hospitality & Travel
96 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Hotels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
93 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Printing & Plastics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
67 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Property Management: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
58 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Gas Stations: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
50 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Outdoor Recreation: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
47 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Hair Salons: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
43 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
40 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Creative Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
37 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
36 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
35 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Non-Medical Home Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
33 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
General Freight Trucking: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
30 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Compounding Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
28 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Daycare Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
22 related employer businesses in the Berkshires.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
Working with owners in Berkshires
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Berkshires ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Berkshires?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Berkshires?
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 Berkshires
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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