Selling a Business in Essex County
Essex County has 19,392 employer businesses, and 87% 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
Essex County by the numbers
19,392
19,392
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
92,261
92,261
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
295,575
295,575
EMPLOYMENT
$22.3 billion
$22.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,892
6,892
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 Essex County compares
Essex County ranks 4th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 5% of employer businesses in Essex County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
6,892 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Essex County ranks 4th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 5% of employer businesses in Essex County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
6,892 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,638 employer businesses
Retail: 2,543 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,180 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,150 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,808 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,638 employer businesses
Retail: 2,543 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,180 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,150 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,808 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Essex County
Health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Essex County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Essex 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,012 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 626 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,953 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Contracting: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,677 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Primary & Family Care: 694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,006 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
793 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
754 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Freight Trucking: 501 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
623 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Auto Repair: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
583 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Hair Salons: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
479 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
470 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
419 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Property Management: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
348 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 110 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: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
314 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Daycare Centers: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
312 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
251 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Gas Stations: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
156 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
150 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Transportation Services: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
131 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Bars & Pubs: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
111 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
83 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
51 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Essex 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,012 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 626 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,953 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Contracting: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,677 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Primary & Family Care: 694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,006 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
793 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
754 related employer businesses in Essex County.
General Freight Trucking: 501 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
623 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Auto Repair: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
583 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Hair Salons: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
479 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
470 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
419 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Property Management: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
348 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 110 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: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
314 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Daycare Centers: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
312 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
251 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Gas Stations: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
156 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
150 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Transportation Services: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Hotels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
131 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Bars & Pubs: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
111 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
83 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
51 related employer businesses in Essex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Essex County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Essex County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Essex County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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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