Selling a Business in New Castle County
New Castle County has 17,855 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
New Castle County by the numbers
17,855
17,855
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
55,018
55,018
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
306,745
306,745
EMPLOYMENT
$24.9 billion
$24.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,562
6,562
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 New Castle County compares
New Castle County ranks 1st of 3 Delaware counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 7% of employer businesses in New Castle County, compared with 7% in Delaware.
6,562 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
New Castle County ranks 1st of 3 Delaware counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 7% of employer businesses in New Castle County, compared with 7% in Delaware.
6,562 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,857 employer businesses
Retail: 2,000 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,871 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,506 employer businesses
Construction: 1,378 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,857 employer businesses
Retail: 2,000 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,871 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,506 employer businesses
Construction: 1,378 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in New Castle County
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in New Castle County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in New Castle 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
1,602 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
General Contracting: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,368 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,029 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Primary & Family Care: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,000 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
786 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
484 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
440 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Auto Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
415 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
393 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
General Freight Trucking: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
360 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Residential Cleaning: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
359 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Hair Salons: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 105 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: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
359 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
251 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Daycare Centers: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
206 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
184 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Gas Stations: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
159 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
146 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Hotels: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
121 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Bars & Pubs: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 18 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: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
110 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
84 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
58 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in New Castle 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
1,602 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
General Contracting: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,368 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,029 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Primary & Family Care: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,000 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
786 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
484 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
440 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Auto Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
415 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
393 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
General Freight Trucking: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
360 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Residential Cleaning: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
359 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Hair Salons: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 105 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: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
359 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
251 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Daycare Centers: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
206 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
184 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Gas Stations: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
159 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
146 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Hotels: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
121 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Bars & Pubs: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 18 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: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
110 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
84 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
58 related employer businesses in New Castle County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in New Castle County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in New Castle County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in New Castle 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 New Castle 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 New Castle 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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