Selling a Business in Belknap County
Belknap County has 1,905 employer businesses, and 88% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Belknap County by the numbers
1,905
1,905
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
6,309
6,309
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
21,197
21,197
EMPLOYMENT
$1.1 billion
$1.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
756
756
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 Belknap County compares
Belknap County ranks 7th of 10 New Hampshire counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in Belknap County, compared with 10% in New Hampshire.
756 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Belknap County ranks 7th of 10 New Hampshire counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in Belknap County, compared with 10% in New Hampshire.
756 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 297 employer businesses
Construction: 273 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 244 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 219 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 155 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 297 employer businesses
Construction: 273 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 244 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 219 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 155 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Belknap County
Retail, construction, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Belknap County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Belknap County. 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
313 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
General Contracting: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
184 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
122 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
107 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Auto Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Boat Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
81 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Dental Practices: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
80 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
63 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Metal Fabrication: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
47 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Hotels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
39 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Gas Stations: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
35 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Residential Cleaning: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
33 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Hair Salons: 18 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: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
31 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
28 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Daycare Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
26 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
19 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
General Freight Trucking: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
19 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
17 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
16 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Creative Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
14 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
13 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
3 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Belknap County. 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
313 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
General Contracting: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
184 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
122 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
107 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Auto Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Boat Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
81 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Dental Practices: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
80 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
63 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Metal Fabrication: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
47 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Hotels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
39 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Gas Stations: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
35 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Residential Cleaning: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
33 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Hair Salons: 18 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: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
31 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
28 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Daycare Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
26 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
19 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
General Freight Trucking: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
19 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
17 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
16 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Creative Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
14 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
13 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
3 related employer businesses in Belknap County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Belknap County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Belknap County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Belknap 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
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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
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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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