Selling a Business in Hartford
Owners in the Hartford area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 28,131 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Hartford by the numbers
28,131
28,131
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
93,569
93,569
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
539,213
539,213
EMPLOYMENT
$38.5 billion
$38.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
12,301
12,301
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 Hartford compares
The Hartford area ranks 1st of 5 Connecticut metro areas for employer businesses.
Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Hartford, compared with 4% in Connecticut.
12,301 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Hartford area ranks 1st of 5 Connecticut metro areas for employer businesses.
Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Hartford, compared with 4% in Connecticut.
12,301 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,938 employer businesses
Retail: 3,787 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,043 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,834 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,724 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,938 employer businesses
Retail: 3,787 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,043 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,834 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,724 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 Hartford
Health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Hartford
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Hartford. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
2,978 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 902 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,974 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Landscaping: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
General Contracting: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,309 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Primary & Family Care: 850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,462 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Insurance Agencies: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,447 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,010 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Metal Fabrication: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
988 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Auto Repair: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
753 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Hair Salons: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
643 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
586 related employer businesses in Hartford.
General Freight Trucking: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
504 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Property Management: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
464 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Gas Stations: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 138 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.
Senior Care & Living
344 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Non-Medical Home Care: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
323 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 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
307 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Daycare Centers: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
295 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Compounding Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
276 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
255 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Hotels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
235 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
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.
Energy & Utilities
220 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
173 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 43 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 Hartford. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
2,978 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 902 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,974 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Landscaping: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
General Contracting: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,309 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Primary & Family Care: 850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,462 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Insurance Agencies: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,447 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,010 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Metal Fabrication: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
988 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Auto Repair: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
753 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Hair Salons: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
643 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
586 related employer businesses in Hartford.
General Freight Trucking: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
504 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Property Management: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
464 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Gas Stations: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 138 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.
Senior Care & Living
344 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Non-Medical Home Care: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
323 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 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
307 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Daycare Centers: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
295 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Compounding Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
276 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
255 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Hotels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
235 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
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.
Energy & Utilities
220 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
173 related employer businesses in Hartford.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 43 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 Hartford ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Hartford?
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 Hartford?
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 Hartford
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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