Selling a Business in Middlesex County
Middlesex County has 22,314 employer businesses, and 83% 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
Middlesex County by the numbers
22,314
22,314
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
82,101
82,101
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
434,143
434,143
EMPLOYMENT
$33.7 billion
$33.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,437
8,437
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 Middlesex County compares
Middlesex County ranks 2nd of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Middlesex County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
8,437 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Middlesex County ranks 2nd of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Middlesex County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
8,437 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 4,122 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,534 employer businesses
Retail: 2,408 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,904 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,902 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 4,122 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,534 employer businesses
Retail: 2,408 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,904 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,902 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Middlesex County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Middlesex County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Middlesex 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
1,978 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 660 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,873 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
General Contracting: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,715 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Primary & Family Care: 651 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,388 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
General Freight Trucking: 808 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
914 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
828 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
808 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
659 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Auto Repair: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
632 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Hair Salons: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
539 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
374 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Gas Stations: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
372 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Residential Cleaning: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
297 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
272 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Transportation Services: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
265 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Daycare Centers: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
210 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Health & Fitness
143 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
126 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Bars & Pubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
126 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
98 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
56 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Middlesex 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
1,978 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 660 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,873 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
General Contracting: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,715 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Primary & Family Care: 651 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,388 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
General Freight Trucking: 808 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
914 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
828 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
808 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
659 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Auto Repair: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
632 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Hair Salons: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
539 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
374 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Gas Stations: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
372 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Residential Cleaning: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
297 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
272 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Transportation Services: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
265 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Daycare Centers: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
210 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Health & Fitness
143 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
126 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Bars & Pubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
126 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
98 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
56 related employer businesses in Middlesex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Middlesex County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Middlesex County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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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