Selling a Business in Glens Falls

Owners in the Glens Falls area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 3,229 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Glens Falls by the numbers

3,229

3,229

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

87%

87%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

9,504

9,504

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

41,076

41,076

EMPLOYMENT

$2.2 billion

$2.2 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

1,351

1,351

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 Glens Falls compares

  • The Glens Falls area ranks 10th of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Glens Falls, compared with 3% in New York.

  • 1,351 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • The Glens Falls area ranks 10th of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Glens Falls, compared with 3% in New York.

  • 1,351 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 558 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 490 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 373 employer businesses

  • Construction: 342 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 310 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 558 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 490 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 373 employer businesses

  • Construction: 342 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 310 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

Every kind of business we sell in Glens Falls

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Glens Falls. 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

385 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • General Contracting: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • HVAC Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

363 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Retail Stores

226 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Medical Practices

162 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Automotive & Boat

143 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Auto Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Marinas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

126 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Hospitality & Travel

116 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Hotels: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

102 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Gas Stations & Convenience

73 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Entertainment & Recreation

68 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 7 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.

Home Services

49 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Wholesale & Distribution

48 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Logistics & Transportation

44 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Beauty & Personal Care

42 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Hair Salons: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

39 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Daycare Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

36 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Energy & Utilities

30 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

30 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Health & Fitness

29 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Technology & Media

24 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Pet Services

16 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Glens Falls. 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

385 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • General Contracting: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • HVAC Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

363 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Retail Stores

226 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Medical Practices

162 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Automotive & Boat

143 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Auto Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Marinas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

126 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Hospitality & Travel

116 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Hotels: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

102 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Gas Stations & Convenience

73 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Entertainment & Recreation

68 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 7 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.

Home Services

49 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Wholesale & Distribution

48 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Logistics & Transportation

44 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Beauty & Personal Care

42 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Hair Salons: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

39 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

  • Daycare Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

36 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Energy & Utilities

30 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

30 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Health & Fitness

29 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Technology & Media

24 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

Pet Services

16 related employer businesses in Glens Falls.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

Counties in this metro area

Working with owners in Glens Falls

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Glens Falls. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Glens Falls ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Glens Falls?

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 Glens Falls?

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 Glens Falls

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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