Selling a Business in Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County has 2,705 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 retail and repair, personal care and other services.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Schuylkill County by the numbers

2,705

2,705

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

86%

86%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

7,831

7,831

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

41,596

41,596

EMPLOYMENT

$2.1 billion

$2.1 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

1,148

1,148

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 Schuylkill County compares

  • Schuylkill County ranks 28th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 0.1% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Schuylkill County, compared with 3% in Pennsylvania.

  • 1,148 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Schuylkill County ranks 28th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 0.1% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Schuylkill County, compared with 3% in Pennsylvania.

  • 1,148 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 443 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 405 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 372 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 246 employer businesses

  • Construction: 227 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 443 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 405 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 372 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 246 employer businesses

  • Construction: 227 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in Schuylkill County

Retail, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service

Every kind of business we sell in Schuylkill County

These are the industries in Schuylkill 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

244 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • General Contracting: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

240 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Medical Practices

193 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Automotive & Boat

141 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Auto Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Collision Repair: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Washes: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

131 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Logistics & Transportation

121 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Retail Stores

113 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Financial & Professional Services

98 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

76 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Gas Stations: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Beauty & Personal Care

54 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Hair Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

54 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

44 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Wholesale & Distribution

43 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Education & Childcare

39 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Daycare Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

34 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Hospitality & Travel

32 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Hotels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

20 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

19 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Health & Fitness

13 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Pet Services

12 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Technology & Media

3 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

These are the industries in Schuylkill 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

244 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • General Contracting: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

240 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Medical Practices

193 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Automotive & Boat

141 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Auto Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Collision Repair: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Washes: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

131 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Logistics & Transportation

121 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Retail Stores

113 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Financial & Professional Services

98 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

76 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Gas Stations: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Beauty & Personal Care

54 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Hair Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

54 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

44 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Wholesale & Distribution

43 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Education & Childcare

39 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Daycare Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

34 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Hospitality & Travel

32 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Hotels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

20 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

19 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Health & Fitness

13 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Pet Services

12 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Technology & Media

3 related employer businesses in Schuylkill County.

Working with owners in Schuylkill County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Schuylkill County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Schuylkill County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Schuylkill County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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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