Selling a Business in Sussex County
Sussex County has 6,411 employer businesses, and 87% 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
Sussex County by the numbers
6,411
6,411
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
24,311
24,311
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
78,541
78,541
EMPLOYMENT
$4.0 billion
$4.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
2,636
2,636
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 Sussex County compares
Sussex County ranks 2nd of 3 Delaware counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 12% of employer businesses in Sussex County, compared with 8% in Delaware.
2,636 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Sussex County ranks 2nd of 3 Delaware counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 12% of employer businesses in Sussex County, compared with 8% in Delaware.
2,636 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,070 employer businesses
Construction: 753 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 712 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 664 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 653 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,070 employer businesses
Construction: 753 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 712 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 664 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 653 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Sussex County
Retail, construction, accommodation and food service, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Sussex County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Sussex 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
864 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
General Contracting: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
699 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
484 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 80 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.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
386 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Primary & Family Care: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
346 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
196 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Auto Repair: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
143 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Residential Cleaning: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
135 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Hotels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
133 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
General Freight Trucking: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
119 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Hair Salons: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
117 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
112 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
99 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Gas Stations: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
96 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
65 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Daycare Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
57 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
49 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
48 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
47 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
32 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
23 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Sussex 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
864 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
General Contracting: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
699 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
484 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 80 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.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
386 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Primary & Family Care: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
346 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
196 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Auto Repair: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
143 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Residential Cleaning: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
135 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Hotels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
133 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
General Freight Trucking: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
119 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Hair Salons: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
117 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
112 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
99 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Gas Stations: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
96 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
65 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Daycare Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
57 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
49 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
48 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
47 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
32 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
23 related employer businesses in Sussex County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Working with owners in Sussex County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Sussex County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Sussex County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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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