Selling a Business in Queens
Queens has 51,188 employer businesses, and 92% 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 retail and health care and social assistance.
Part of the New York City area.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Queens by the numbers
51,188
51,188
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
92%
92%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
310,541
310,541
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
616,045
616,045
EMPLOYMENT
$35.0 billion
$35.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
14,573
14,573
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 Queens compares
Queens ranks 3rd of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Queens, compared with 3% in New York.
14,573 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Queens ranks 3rd of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Queens, compared with 3% in New York.
14,573 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 7,348 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,154 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 6,136 employer businesses
Construction: 6,056 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,878 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 7,348 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,154 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 6,136 employer businesses
Construction: 6,056 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,878 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Queens
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Queens
These are the industries in Queens 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.
Restaurants & Food
6,706 related employer businesses in Queens.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
5,985 related employer businesses in Queens.
General Contracting: 2,765 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 926 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 641 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,773 related employer businesses in Queens.
Primary & Family Care: 1,406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 980 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,913 related employer businesses in Queens.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 749 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,069 related employer businesses in Queens.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,942 related employer businesses in Queens.
Hair Salons: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,640 related employer businesses in Queens.
General Freight Trucking: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,428 related employer businesses in Queens.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
1,328 related employer businesses in Queens.
Transportation Services: 962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,240 related employer businesses in Queens.
Auto Repair: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,147 related employer businesses in Queens.
Property Management: 639 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,108 related employer businesses in Queens.
Compounding Pharmacies: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
891 related employer businesses in Queens.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
864 related employer businesses in Queens.
Convenience Stores: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
844 related employer businesses in Queens.
Daycare Centers: 707 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
712 related employer businesses in Queens.
Creative Agencies: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
452 related employer businesses in Queens.
Bars & Pubs: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 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.
Senior Care & Living
355 related employer businesses in Queens.
Non-Medical Home Care: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
240 related employer businesses in Queens.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
124 related employer businesses in Queens.
Waste Management & Recycling: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
114 related employer businesses in Queens.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Queens 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.
Restaurants & Food
6,706 related employer businesses in Queens.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
5,985 related employer businesses in Queens.
General Contracting: 2,765 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 926 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 641 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,773 related employer businesses in Queens.
Primary & Family Care: 1,406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 980 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,913 related employer businesses in Queens.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 749 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,069 related employer businesses in Queens.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,942 related employer businesses in Queens.
Hair Salons: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,640 related employer businesses in Queens.
General Freight Trucking: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,428 related employer businesses in Queens.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
1,328 related employer businesses in Queens.
Transportation Services: 962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,240 related employer businesses in Queens.
Auto Repair: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,147 related employer businesses in Queens.
Property Management: 639 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,108 related employer businesses in Queens.
Compounding Pharmacies: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
891 related employer businesses in Queens.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
864 related employer businesses in Queens.
Convenience Stores: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
844 related employer businesses in Queens.
Daycare Centers: 707 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
712 related employer businesses in Queens.
Creative Agencies: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
452 related employer businesses in Queens.
Bars & Pubs: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 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.
Senior Care & Living
355 related employer businesses in Queens.
Non-Medical Home Care: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
240 related employer businesses in Queens.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
124 related employer businesses in Queens.
Waste Management & Recycling: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
114 related employer businesses in Queens.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Queens
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Queens. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Queens ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Queens?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Queens?
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 Queens
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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