Selling a Business in Kennebec County
Kennebec County has 3,318 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Kennebec County by the numbers
3,318
3,318
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
9,507
9,507
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
49,617
49,617
EMPLOYMENT
$2.7 billion
$2.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,446
1,446
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 Kennebec County compares
Kennebec County ranks 4th of 16 Maine counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Kennebec County, compared with 9% in Maine.
1,446 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Kennebec County ranks 4th of 16 Maine counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Kennebec County, compared with 9% in Maine.
1,446 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 524 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 465 employer businesses
Construction: 428 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 366 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 315 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 524 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 465 employer businesses
Construction: 428 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 366 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 315 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Kennebec County
Retail, health care and social assistance, construction, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Kennebec County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Kennebec 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
485 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
General Contracting: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
257 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
215 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Primary & Family Care: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
172 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
157 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Auto Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
151 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
78 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Gas Stations: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
71 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
65 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Daycare Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
65 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
General Freight Trucking: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Home Services
60 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Property Management: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
52 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
42 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
41 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
40 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
38 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
34 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Entertainment & Recreation
21 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Bars & Pubs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
20 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Hair Salons: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
17 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
16 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Kennebec 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
485 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
General Contracting: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
257 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
215 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Primary & Family Care: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
172 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
157 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Auto Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
151 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
78 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Gas Stations: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
71 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
65 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Daycare Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
65 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
General Freight Trucking: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Home Services
60 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Property Management: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
52 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
42 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
41 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
40 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
38 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
34 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Entertainment & Recreation
21 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Bars & Pubs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
20 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Hair Salons: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
17 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
16 related employer businesses in Kennebec County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Kennebec County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Kennebec County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Kennebec 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 Kennebec County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
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Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
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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