Selling a Business in Morris County
Morris County has 16,518 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Morris County by the numbers
16,518
16,518
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
52,973
52,973
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
301,249
301,249
EMPLOYMENT
$29.8 billion
$29.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,365
6,365
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 Morris County compares
Morris County ranks 5th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Morris County, compared with 5% in New Jersey.
6,365 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Morris County ranks 5th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Morris County, compared with 5% in New Jersey.
6,365 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,409 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,829 employer businesses
Construction: 1,654 employer businesses
Retail: 1,633 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,587 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,409 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,829 employer businesses
Construction: 1,654 employer businesses
Retail: 1,633 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,587 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Morris County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Morris County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Morris 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
2,142 related employer businesses in Morris County.
General Contracting: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,338 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,236 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Primary & Family Care: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,029 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
684 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
506 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
476 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Hair Salons: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
475 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Auto Repair: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
397 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Metal Fabrication: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
362 related employer businesses in Morris County.
General Freight Trucking: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
324 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Residential Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
272 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
238 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Gas Stations: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
197 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Daycare Centers: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
179 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
168 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
136 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Transportation Services: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
133 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
86 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
85 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
71 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Morris 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
2,142 related employer businesses in Morris County.
General Contracting: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,338 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,236 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Primary & Family Care: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,029 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
684 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
506 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
476 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Hair Salons: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
475 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Auto Repair: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
397 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Metal Fabrication: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
362 related employer businesses in Morris County.
General Freight Trucking: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
324 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Residential Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
272 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
238 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Gas Stations: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
197 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Daycare Centers: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
179 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
168 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
136 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Transportation Services: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
133 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
86 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
85 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
71 related employer businesses in Morris County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Morris County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Morris County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Morris County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris 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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