Selling a Business in Bucks County
Bucks County has 20,043 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.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Bucks County by the numbers
20,043
20,043
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
61,723
61,723
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
263,278
263,278
EMPLOYMENT
$15.4 billion
$15.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,598
7,598
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 Bucks County compares
Bucks County ranks 4th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Bucks County, compared with 9% in Pennsylvania.
7,598 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Bucks County ranks 4th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Bucks County, compared with 9% in Pennsylvania.
7,598 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,601 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,440 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,181 employer businesses
Retail: 2,179 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,900 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,601 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,440 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,181 employer businesses
Retail: 2,179 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,900 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Bucks County
Construction, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Bucks County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bucks 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
2,964 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
General Contracting: 858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,433 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,370 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Dental Practices: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,214 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Insurance Agencies: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
888 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
830 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
General Freight Trucking: 628 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
750 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Metal Fabrication: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
746 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Auto Repair: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
574 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Hair Salons: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
507 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
320 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Residential Cleaning: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
285 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
260 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
199 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Daycare Centers: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
199 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Gas Stations: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
167 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
163 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Bars & Pubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
154 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
150 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
131 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Hotels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bucks 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
2,964 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
General Contracting: 858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,433 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,370 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Dental Practices: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,214 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Insurance Agencies: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
888 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
830 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
General Freight Trucking: 628 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
750 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Metal Fabrication: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
746 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Auto Repair: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
574 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Hair Salons: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
507 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
320 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Residential Cleaning: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
285 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
260 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
199 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Daycare Centers: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
199 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Gas Stations: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
167 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
163 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Bars & Pubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
154 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
150 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
131 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Hotels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Bucks County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Bucks County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Bucks County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Bucks 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 Bucks 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 Bucks 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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