Selling a Business in Bergen County
Bergen County has 31,818 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.
Part of the New York area.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Bergen County by the numbers
31,818
31,818
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
120,489
120,489
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
441,870
441,870
EMPLOYMENT
$32.8 billion
$32.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
11,324
11,324
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 Bergen County compares
Bergen County ranks 1st of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 8% of employer businesses in Bergen County, compared with 5% in New Jersey.
11,324 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Bergen County ranks 1st of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 8% of employer businesses in Bergen County, compared with 5% in New Jersey.
11,324 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,173 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,929 employer businesses
Retail: 3,491 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,155 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,807 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,173 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,929 employer businesses
Retail: 3,491 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,155 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,807 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Bergen County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Bergen County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bergen 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
3,254 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
General Contracting: 997 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,948 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,858 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,590 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,523 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,414 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,095 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Hair Salons: 518 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
959 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
General Freight Trucking: 535 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
814 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
811 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Auto Repair: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
664 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Property Management: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
576 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
409 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Daycare Centers: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
409 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Gas Stations: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
387 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
285 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Transportation Services: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
238 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
156 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Outdoor Recreation: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
141 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
130 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
91 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bergen 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
3,254 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
General Contracting: 997 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,948 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,858 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,590 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,523 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,414 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,095 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Hair Salons: 518 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
959 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
General Freight Trucking: 535 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
814 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
811 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Auto Repair: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
664 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Property Management: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
576 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
409 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Daycare Centers: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
409 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Gas Stations: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
387 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
285 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Transportation Services: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
238 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
156 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Outdoor Recreation: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
141 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
130 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
91 related employer businesses in Bergen County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Bergen County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Bergen County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Bergen County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Bergen 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 Bergen 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 Bergen 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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