Selling a Business in Kent County
Kent County has 17,799 employer businesses, and 79% 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
Kent County by the numbers
17,799
17,799
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
79%
79%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
58,452
58,452
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
384,635
384,635
EMPLOYMENT
$23.0 billion
$23.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,967
7,967
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 Kent County compares
Kent County ranks 4th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Kent County, compared with 4% in Michigan.
7,967 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Kent County ranks 4th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Kent County, compared with 4% in Michigan.
7,967 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,162 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,008 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,956 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,799 employer businesses
Construction: 1,610 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,162 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,008 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,956 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,799 employer businesses
Construction: 1,610 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Kent County
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Kent County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Kent 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
1,833 related employer businesses in Kent County.
General Contracting: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,382 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 564 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,202 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Insurance Agencies: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,177 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Primary & Family Care: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
903 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
770 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Metal Fabrication: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
623 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Auto Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
530 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
492 related employer businesses in Kent County.
General Freight Trucking: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Technology & Media
329 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Creative Agencies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Home Services
310 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Residential Cleaning: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
286 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Hair Salons: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
175 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Bars & Pubs: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
175 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Gas Stations: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
168 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
148 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Daycare Centers: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
138 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Hotels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
130 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
114 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
77 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
76 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 49 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 Kent 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
1,833 related employer businesses in Kent County.
General Contracting: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,382 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 564 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,202 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Insurance Agencies: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,177 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Primary & Family Care: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
903 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
770 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Metal Fabrication: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
623 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Auto Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
530 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
492 related employer businesses in Kent County.
General Freight Trucking: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Technology & Media
329 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Creative Agencies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Home Services
310 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Residential Cleaning: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
286 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Hair Salons: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
175 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Bars & Pubs: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
175 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Gas Stations: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
168 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
148 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Daycare Centers: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
138 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Hotels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
130 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
114 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
77 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
76 related employer businesses in Kent County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 49 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 Kent County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Kent County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Kent County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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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