Selling a Business in Suffolk County
Suffolk County has 22,034 employer businesses, and 79% 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
Suffolk County by the numbers
22,034
22,034
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
79%
79%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
74,701
74,701
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
720,353
720,353
EMPLOYMENT
$85.9 billion
$85.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,238
9,238
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 Suffolk County compares
Suffolk County ranks 2nd of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Suffolk County, compared with 5% in Massachusetts.
9,238 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Suffolk County ranks 2nd of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Suffolk County, compared with 5% in Massachusetts.
9,238 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,477 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,808 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,540 employer businesses
Retail: 2,298 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,169 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,477 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,808 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,540 employer businesses
Retail: 2,298 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,169 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Suffolk County
Professional and technical services, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Suffolk County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Suffolk County. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
2,513 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 763 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 163 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.
Financial & Professional Services
1,420 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Wealth Management: 525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,309 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Contracting: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
904 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Medical Practices
858 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Dental Practices: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
820 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Property Management: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
624 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
558 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Hair Salons: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
431 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Convenience Stores: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Automotive & Boat
366 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Auto Repair: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
321 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Freight Trucking: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
306 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
302 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Daycare Centers: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
285 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Hotels: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
262 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
251 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
177 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
170 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Bars & Pubs: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 6 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
109 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 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
68 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
64 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Suffolk County. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
2,513 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 763 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 163 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.
Financial & Professional Services
1,420 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Wealth Management: 525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,309 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Contracting: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
904 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Medical Practices
858 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Dental Practices: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
820 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Property Management: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
624 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
558 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Hair Salons: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
431 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Convenience Stores: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Automotive & Boat
366 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Auto Repair: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
321 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
General Freight Trucking: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
306 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
302 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Daycare Centers: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
285 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Hotels: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
262 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
251 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
177 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
170 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Bars & Pubs: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 6 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
109 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 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
68 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
64 related employer businesses in Suffolk County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Suffolk County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Suffolk County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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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