Selling a Business in Worcester County
Worcester County has 2,256 employer businesses, and 89% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Worcester County by the numbers
2,256
2,256
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
6,215
6,215
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
20,249
20,249
EMPLOYMENT
$921 million
$921 million
ANNUAL PAYROLL
857
857
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 Worcester County compares
Worcester County ranks 13th of 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 22% of employer businesses in Worcester County, compared with 9% in Maryland.
857 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Worcester County ranks 13th of 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 22% of employer businesses in Worcester County, compared with 9% in Maryland.
857 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Accommodation and food service: 489 employer businesses
Retail: 383 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 214 employer businesses
Construction: 205 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 174 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Accommodation and food service: 489 employer businesses
Retail: 383 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 214 employer businesses
Construction: 205 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 174 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Worcester County
Accommodation and food service, retail, repair, personal care and other services, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Worcester County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Worcester 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
398 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
201 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
General Contracting: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Retail Stores
175 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
141 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
112 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Hotels: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Medical Practices
92 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Primary & Family Care: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
52 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Property Management: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
51 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Outdoor Recreation: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
50 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Auto Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
36 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
36 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Gas Stations: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
25 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Creative Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
24 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
20 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
16 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
15 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
General Freight Trucking: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Health & Fitness
11 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
10 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
9 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Daycare Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Pet Services
8 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
6 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Worcester 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
398 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
201 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
General Contracting: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Retail Stores
175 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
141 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
112 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Hotels: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Medical Practices
92 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Primary & Family Care: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
52 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Property Management: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
51 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Outdoor Recreation: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
50 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Auto Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
36 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
36 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Gas Stations: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
25 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Creative Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
24 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
20 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
16 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
15 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
General Freight Trucking: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Health & Fitness
11 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
10 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
9 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Daycare Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Pet Services
8 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
6 related employer businesses in Worcester County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Worcester County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Worcester County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Worcester County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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
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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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