Selling a Business in Ocean County
Ocean County has 15,020 employer businesses, and 88% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
Part of the New York area.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Ocean County by the numbers
15,020
15,020
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
56,836
56,836
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
172,650
172,650
EMPLOYMENT
$8.8 billion
$8.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,605
5,605
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 Ocean County compares
Ocean County ranks 6th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Ocean County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
5,605 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Ocean County ranks 6th of 21 New Jersey counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Ocean County, compared with 4% in New Jersey.
5,605 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,057 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,025 employer businesses
Construction: 1,970 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,587 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,419 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,057 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,025 employer businesses
Construction: 1,970 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,587 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,419 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Ocean County
Retail, health care and social assistance, construction, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Ocean County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Ocean 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
2,111 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
General Contracting: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 28 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
1,386 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,262 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Primary & Family Care: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 25 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: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
863 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
722 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
520 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Auto Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Marinas: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
453 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Hair Salons: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 113 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.
Home Services
452 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Property Management: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
257 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
257 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
235 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
General Freight Trucking: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
212 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
202 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Gas Stations: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
191 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Creative Agencies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
177 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Hotels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
151 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Daycare Centers: 133 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.
Health & Fitness
117 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
106 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Outdoor Recreation: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
105 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
50 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Ocean 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
2,111 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
General Contracting: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 28 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
1,386 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,262 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Primary & Family Care: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 25 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: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
863 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
722 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
520 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Auto Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Marinas: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
453 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Hair Salons: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 113 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.
Home Services
452 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Property Management: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
257 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
257 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
235 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
General Freight Trucking: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
212 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
202 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Gas Stations: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
191 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Creative Agencies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
177 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Hotels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
151 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Daycare Centers: 133 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.
Health & Fitness
117 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
106 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Outdoor Recreation: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
105 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
50 related employer businesses in Ocean County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Ocean County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Ocean County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Ocean County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean 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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