Selling a Business in Union County
Union County has 14,276 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 health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Union County by the numbers
14,276
14,276
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
61,956
61,956
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
208,505
208,505
EMPLOYMENT
$15.1 billion
$15.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,343
5,343
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 Union County compares
Union County ranks 7th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Union County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
5,343 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Union County ranks 7th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Union County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
5,343 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,847 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,604 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,578 employer businesses
Construction: 1,519 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,401 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,847 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,604 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,578 employer businesses
Construction: 1,519 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,401 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Union County
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Union County
These are the industries in Union 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
1,691 related employer businesses in Union County.
General Contracting: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,443 related employer businesses in Union County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 514 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,045 related employer businesses in Union County.
Primary & Family Care: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
779 related employer businesses in Union County.
General Freight Trucking: 502 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
740 related employer businesses in Union County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
636 related employer businesses in Union County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
553 related employer businesses in Union County.
Auto Repair: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
462 related employer businesses in Union County.
Hair Salons: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
418 related employer businesses in Union County.
Metal Fabrication: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
410 related employer businesses in Union County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
311 related employer businesses in Union County.
Residential Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
272 related employer businesses in Union County.
Gas Stations: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
182 related employer businesses in Union County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
164 related employer businesses in Union County.
Creative Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
156 related employer businesses in Union County.
Daycare Centers: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
136 related employer businesses in Union County.
Transportation Services: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 44 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.
Health & Fitness
134 related employer businesses in Union County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
85 related employer businesses in Union County.
Bars & Pubs: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
75 related employer businesses in Union County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
72 related employer businesses in Union County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
50 related employer businesses in Union County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Union 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
1,691 related employer businesses in Union County.
General Contracting: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,443 related employer businesses in Union County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 514 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,045 related employer businesses in Union County.
Primary & Family Care: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
779 related employer businesses in Union County.
General Freight Trucking: 502 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
740 related employer businesses in Union County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
636 related employer businesses in Union County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
553 related employer businesses in Union County.
Auto Repair: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
462 related employer businesses in Union County.
Hair Salons: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
418 related employer businesses in Union County.
Metal Fabrication: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
410 related employer businesses in Union County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
311 related employer businesses in Union County.
Residential Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
272 related employer businesses in Union County.
Gas Stations: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
182 related employer businesses in Union County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
164 related employer businesses in Union County.
Creative Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
156 related employer businesses in Union County.
Daycare Centers: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
136 related employer businesses in Union County.
Transportation Services: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 44 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.
Health & Fitness
134 related employer businesses in Union County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
85 related employer businesses in Union County.
Bars & Pubs: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
75 related employer businesses in Union County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
72 related employer businesses in Union County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
50 related employer businesses in Union County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Union County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Union County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Union County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Union County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Union 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 Union 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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