Selling a Business in Wyoming County

Wyoming County has 754 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 retail and construction.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Wyoming County by the numbers

754

754

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

89%

89%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

2,234

2,234

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

8,051

8,051

EMPLOYMENT

$397 million

$397 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

318

318

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 Wyoming County compares

  • Wyoming County ranks 53rd of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 4.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Wyoming County, compared with 3% in New York.

  • 318 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Wyoming County ranks 53rd of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 4.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Wyoming County, compared with 3% in New York.

  • 318 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 117 employer businesses

  • Construction: 115 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 110 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 74 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 58 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 117 employer businesses

  • Construction: 115 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 110 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 74 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 58 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Wyoming County

These are the industries in Wyoming 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

109 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • General Contracting: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Landscaping: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

63 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Automotive & Boat

35 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Auto Repair: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

29 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

25 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Gas Stations: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Financial & Professional Services

24 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Retail Stores

23 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Logistics & Transportation

19 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Entertainment & Recreation

9 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Bars & Pubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

9 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Wholesale & Distribution

8 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Health & Fitness

7 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Beauty & Personal Care

6 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Hair Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Education & Childcare

6 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Daycare Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

5 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

4 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Energy & Utilities

3 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

These are the industries in Wyoming 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

109 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • General Contracting: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Landscaping: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

63 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Automotive & Boat

35 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Auto Repair: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

29 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

25 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Gas Stations: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Financial & Professional Services

24 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Retail Stores

23 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Logistics & Transportation

19 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Entertainment & Recreation

9 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Bars & Pubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

9 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Wholesale & Distribution

8 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Health & Fitness

7 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Beauty & Personal Care

6 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Hair Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Education & Childcare

6 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

  • Daycare Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

5 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

4 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Energy & Utilities

3 related employer businesses in Wyoming County.

Working with owners in Wyoming County

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Wyoming County ask

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

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

How is a business valued in Wyoming 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.

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Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

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February 9, 2026

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The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

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The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

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