Selling a Business in Monroe County
Monroe County has 17,484 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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Monroe County by the numbers
17,484
17,484
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
55,080
55,080
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
350,205
350,205
EMPLOYMENT
$20.0 billion
$20.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,327
7,327
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 Monroe County compares
Monroe County ranks 9th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Monroe County, compared with 3% in New York.
7,327 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Monroe County ranks 9th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Monroe County, compared with 3% in New York.
7,327 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,190 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,984 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,894 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,757 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,720 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,190 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,984 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,894 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,757 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,720 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Monroe County
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Monroe County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Monroe 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
1,959 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
General Contracting: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Foundation & Site Prep: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,671 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
981 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Insurance Agencies: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
959 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Dental Practices: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
811 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
597 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Metal Fabrication: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
584 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Auto Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
483 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Residential Cleaning: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
466 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Hair Salons: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
426 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
General Freight Trucking: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
423 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
316 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Gas Stations: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
275 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
234 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Daycare Centers: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
234 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Bars & Pubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
184 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
182 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Transportation Services: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
138 related employer businesses in Monroe 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: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
137 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 43 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.
Pet Services
88 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
68 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Monroe 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
1,959 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
General Contracting: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Foundation & Site Prep: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,671 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
981 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Insurance Agencies: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
959 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Dental Practices: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
811 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
597 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Metal Fabrication: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
584 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Auto Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
483 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Residential Cleaning: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
466 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Hair Salons: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
426 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
General Freight Trucking: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
423 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
316 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Gas Stations: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
275 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
234 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Daycare Centers: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
234 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Bars & Pubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
184 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
182 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Transportation Services: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
138 related employer businesses in Monroe 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: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
137 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 43 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.
Pet Services
88 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
68 related employer businesses in Monroe County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Monroe County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Monroe County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Monroe County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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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