Selling a Business in Suffolk County
Suffolk County has 50,748 employer businesses, and 89% 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.
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Suffolk County by the numbers
50,748
50,748
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
163,751
163,751
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
592,580
592,580
EMPLOYMENT
$39.3 billion
$39.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
16,875
16,875
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 Suffolk County compares
Suffolk County ranks 4th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 16% of employer businesses in Suffolk County, compared with 9% in New York.
16,875 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Suffolk County ranks 4th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 16% of employer businesses in Suffolk County, compared with 9% in New York.
16,875 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 7,892 employer businesses
Retail: 6,079 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 5,918 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,226 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,957 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 7,892 employer businesses
Retail: 6,079 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 5,918 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,226 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,957 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Suffolk County
Construction, retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Suffolk County
These are the industries in Suffolk 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
9,125 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Contracting: 2,624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,745 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,579 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,261 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,112 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,999 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,026 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 797 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 756 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,469 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 782 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,836 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Auto Repair: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,527 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Hair Salons: 719 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,398 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,380 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Metal Fabrication: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,040 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Residential Cleaning: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
942 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Freight Trucking: 571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
836 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Gas Stations: 477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
816 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
467 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Daycare Centers: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
429 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
423 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Bars & Pubs: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
415 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
415 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Transportation Services: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
330 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
231 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
216 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Suffolk 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
9,125 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Contracting: 2,624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,745 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,579 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,261 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,112 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,999 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,026 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 797 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 756 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,469 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 782 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,836 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Auto Repair: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,527 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Hair Salons: 719 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,398 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,380 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Metal Fabrication: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,040 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Residential Cleaning: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
942 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Freight Trucking: 571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
836 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Gas Stations: 477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
816 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
467 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Daycare Centers: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
429 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
423 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Bars & Pubs: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
415 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
415 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Transportation Services: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
330 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
231 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
216 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Suffolk County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Suffolk County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Suffolk County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Suffolk County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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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