Selling a Business in Albany
Owners in the Albany area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 21,425 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Albany by the numbers
21,425
21,425
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
67,418
67,418
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
362,110
362,110
EMPLOYMENT
$23.7 billion
$23.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,058
9,058
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 Albany compares
The Albany area ranks 4th of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Albany, compared with 5% in New York.
9,058 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Albany area ranks 4th of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Albany, compared with 5% in New York.
9,058 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,879 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,576 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,450 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,378 employer businesses
Construction: 2,327 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,879 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,576 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,450 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,378 employer businesses
Construction: 2,327 employer businesses
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 Albany
Retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Albany
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Albany. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,630 related employer businesses in Albany.
General Contracting: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,180 related employer businesses in Albany.
Full-Service Restaurants: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,252 related employer businesses in Albany.
Primary & Family Care: 451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,080 related employer businesses in Albany.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
987 related employer businesses in Albany.
Insurance Agencies: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
770 related employer businesses in Albany.
Auto Repair: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
505 related employer businesses in Albany.
Gas Stations: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 159 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.
Manufacturing
495 related employer businesses in Albany.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
444 related employer businesses in Albany.
Hair Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
433 related employer businesses in Albany.
Residential Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 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
387 related employer businesses in Albany.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
378 related employer businesses in Albany.
General Freight Trucking: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
302 related employer businesses in Albany.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
296 related employer businesses in Albany.
Daycare Centers: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
265 related employer businesses in Albany.
Bars & Pubs: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 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.
Hospitality & Travel
243 related employer businesses in Albany.
Hotels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
214 related employer businesses in Albany.
Compounding Pharmacies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
167 related employer businesses in Albany.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
160 related employer businesses in Albany.
Waste Management & Recycling: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
123 related employer businesses in Albany.
Non-Medical Home Care: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
108 related employer businesses in Albany.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 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.
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.
Land & Agriculture
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.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Albany. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,630 related employer businesses in Albany.
General Contracting: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,180 related employer businesses in Albany.
Full-Service Restaurants: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,252 related employer businesses in Albany.
Primary & Family Care: 451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,080 related employer businesses in Albany.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
987 related employer businesses in Albany.
Insurance Agencies: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
770 related employer businesses in Albany.
Auto Repair: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
505 related employer businesses in Albany.
Gas Stations: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 159 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.
Manufacturing
495 related employer businesses in Albany.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
444 related employer businesses in Albany.
Hair Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
433 related employer businesses in Albany.
Residential Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 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
387 related employer businesses in Albany.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
378 related employer businesses in Albany.
General Freight Trucking: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
302 related employer businesses in Albany.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
296 related employer businesses in Albany.
Daycare Centers: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
265 related employer businesses in Albany.
Bars & Pubs: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 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.
Hospitality & Travel
243 related employer businesses in Albany.
Hotels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
214 related employer businesses in Albany.
Compounding Pharmacies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
167 related employer businesses in Albany.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
160 related employer businesses in Albany.
Waste Management & Recycling: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
123 related employer businesses in Albany.
Non-Medical Home Care: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
108 related employer businesses in Albany.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 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.
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.
Land & Agriculture
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Albany ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Albany?
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 Albany?
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 Albany
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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