Selling a Business in Plymouth County
Plymouth County has 13,421 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 construction and retail.
Part of the Greater Boston area.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Plymouth County by the numbers
13,421
13,421
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
46,985
46,985
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
180,733
180,733
EMPLOYMENT
$10.9 billion
$10.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,481
5,481
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 Plymouth County compares
Plymouth County ranks 6th of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 15% of employer businesses in Plymouth County, compared with 12% in Massachusetts.
5,481 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Plymouth County ranks 6th of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 15% of employer businesses in Plymouth County, compared with 12% in Massachusetts.
5,481 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,049 employer businesses
Retail: 1,808 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,417 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,362 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,325 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,049 employer businesses
Retail: 1,808 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,417 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,362 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,325 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Plymouth County
Construction, retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Plymouth County
These are the industries in Plymouth 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
2,305 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
General Contracting: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 389 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,258 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
741 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Dental Practices: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
708 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
630 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
602 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Auto Repair: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 87 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: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
345 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Metal Fabrication: 91 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.
Printing & Plastics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
344 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Hair Salons: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
296 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Gas Stations: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
292 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
General Freight Trucking: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
257 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Residential Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
223 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
185 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
173 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Daycare Centers: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
158 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Home Infusion: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
151 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
142 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Transportation Services: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
128 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Outdoor Recreation: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
124 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
95 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
85 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
These are the industries in Plymouth 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
2,305 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
General Contracting: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 389 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,258 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
741 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Dental Practices: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
708 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
630 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
602 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Auto Repair: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 87 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: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
345 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Metal Fabrication: 91 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.
Printing & Plastics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
344 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Hair Salons: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
296 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Gas Stations: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
292 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
General Freight Trucking: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
257 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Residential Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
223 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
185 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
173 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Daycare Centers: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
158 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Home Infusion: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
151 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
142 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Transportation Services: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
128 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Outdoor Recreation: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
124 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
95 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
85 related employer businesses in Plymouth County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Working with owners in Plymouth County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Plymouth County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Plymouth County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Plymouth County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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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