Selling a Business in Maine
Selling a business in Maine means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Maine has 43,345 employer businesses and about 130,647 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Maine by the numbers
43,345
43,345
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
130,647
130,647
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
548,469
548,469
EMPLOYMENT
$32.1 billion
$32.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
16,674
16,674
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 Maine compares
Maine ranks 39th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Maine, compared with 10% nationwide.
16,674 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Maine ranks 39th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Maine, compared with 10% nationwide.
16,674 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Maine
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Maine
Notice when assets are sold
Maine repealed Article 6 of its Uniform Commercial Code, the old bulk transfer law that required notice to a seller's creditors when most of a business's assets were sold. The Maine Revised Statutes list Article 6, Bulk Transfers, as repealed. Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 11 contents
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Maine law says a seller who sells or quits a business must file a final return and pay within 15 days, and the buyer must withhold enough of the price to cover the seller's unpaid sales and use taxes and other trust fund taxes until the seller shows a receipt or a no-tax-due certificate from the State Tax Assessor. A buyer who does not withhold can be held liable for those taxes, up to the purchase price. The state may assess the buyer within 6 years of the sale. Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, Section 177
Permits and registrations
Maine law says a sales tax registration certificate is nontransferable, and a separate certificate is issued for each place of business. A buyer does not take over the seller's registration. Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, Section 1754-B
Unemployment insurance account
The Maine Department of Labor says a buyer that acquires substantially all of an employer's assets may be a successor employer and takes on the seller's experience rate, which is the history used to set the unemployment tax rate. The Department also says a successor could be liable for the seller's unpaid unemployment insurance balance. Source: Maine Department of Labor employer FAQ
These points come from official Maine agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Maine
Notice when assets are sold
Maine repealed Article 6 of its Uniform Commercial Code, the old bulk transfer law that required notice to a seller's creditors when most of a business's assets were sold. The Maine Revised Statutes list Article 6, Bulk Transfers, as repealed. Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 11 contents
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Maine law says a seller who sells or quits a business must file a final return and pay within 15 days, and the buyer must withhold enough of the price to cover the seller's unpaid sales and use taxes and other trust fund taxes until the seller shows a receipt or a no-tax-due certificate from the State Tax Assessor. A buyer who does not withhold can be held liable for those taxes, up to the purchase price. The state may assess the buyer within 6 years of the sale. Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, Section 177
Permits and registrations
Maine law says a sales tax registration certificate is nontransferable, and a separate certificate is issued for each place of business. A buyer does not take over the seller's registration. Source: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, Section 1754-B
Unemployment insurance account
The Maine Department of Labor says a buyer that acquires substantially all of an employer's assets may be a successor employer and takes on the seller's experience rate, which is the history used to set the unemployment tax rate. The Department also says a successor could be liable for the seller's unpaid unemployment insurance balance. Source: Maine Department of Labor employer FAQ
These points come from official Maine agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Maine
Retail, construction, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Maine
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Maine. 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
6,530 related employer businesses in Maine.
General Contracting: 1,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 777 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,498 related employer businesses in Maine.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,016 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,271 related employer businesses in Maine.
Primary & Family Care: 492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 42 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.
Financial & Professional Services
2,162 related employer businesses in Maine.
Real Estate Brokerages: 814 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 56 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.
Retail Stores
2,082 related employer businesses in Maine.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,703 related employer businesses in Maine.
Auto Repair: 694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
1,352 related employer businesses in Maine.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,043 related employer businesses in Maine.
General Freight Trucking: 739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
894 related employer businesses in Maine.
Hotels: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
886 related employer businesses in Maine.
Gas Stations: 676 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
877 related employer businesses in Maine.
Residential Cleaning: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
773 related employer businesses in Maine.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
702 related employer businesses in Maine.
Daycare Centers: 674 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
547 related employer businesses in Maine.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Technology & Media
523 related employer businesses in Maine.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
515 related employer businesses in Maine.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
500 related employer businesses in Maine.
Hair Salons: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
455 related employer businesses in Maine.
Outdoor Recreation: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
454 related employer businesses in Maine.
Non-Medical Home Care: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
407 related employer businesses in Maine.
Compounding Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
236 related employer businesses in Maine.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
5 related employer businesses in Maine.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Maine. 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
6,530 related employer businesses in Maine.
General Contracting: 1,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 777 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,498 related employer businesses in Maine.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,016 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,271 related employer businesses in Maine.
Primary & Family Care: 492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 42 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.
Financial & Professional Services
2,162 related employer businesses in Maine.
Real Estate Brokerages: 814 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 56 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.
Retail Stores
2,082 related employer businesses in Maine.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,703 related employer businesses in Maine.
Auto Repair: 694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
1,352 related employer businesses in Maine.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,043 related employer businesses in Maine.
General Freight Trucking: 739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
894 related employer businesses in Maine.
Hotels: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
886 related employer businesses in Maine.
Gas Stations: 676 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
877 related employer businesses in Maine.
Residential Cleaning: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
773 related employer businesses in Maine.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
702 related employer businesses in Maine.
Daycare Centers: 674 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
547 related employer businesses in Maine.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Technology & Media
523 related employer businesses in Maine.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
515 related employer businesses in Maine.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
500 related employer businesses in Maine.
Hair Salons: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
455 related employer businesses in Maine.
Outdoor Recreation: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
454 related employer businesses in Maine.
Non-Medical Home Care: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
407 related employer businesses in Maine.
Compounding Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
236 related employer businesses in Maine.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
5 related employer businesses in Maine.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Maine ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Maine?
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 Maine?
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.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
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, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Maine
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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