Selling a Business in New Haven
Owners in the New Haven area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 13,779 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
New Haven by the numbers
13,779
13,779
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
50,322
50,322
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
263,675
263,675
EMPLOYMENT
$17.2 billion
$17.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,005
6,005
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 New Haven compares
The New Haven area ranks 3rd of 5 Connecticut metro areas for employer businesses.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in New Haven, compared with 4% in Connecticut.
6,005 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The New Haven area ranks 3rd of 5 Connecticut metro areas for employer businesses.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in New Haven, compared with 4% in Connecticut.
6,005 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,958 employer businesses
Retail: 1,860 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,537 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,502 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,390 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,958 employer businesses
Retail: 1,860 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,537 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,502 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,390 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 New Haven
Health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in New Haven
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in New Haven. 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
1,545 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Full-Service Restaurants: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,343 related employer businesses in New Haven.
General Contracting: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,144 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Primary & Family Care: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
702 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
674 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
492 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Auto Repair: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
484 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Metal Fabrication: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
397 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Hair Salons: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
323 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
284 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Gas Stations: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 102 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
246 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Property Management: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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.
Logistics & Transportation
243 related employer businesses in New Haven.
General Freight Trucking: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
197 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Education & Childcare
174 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Daycare Centers: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
165 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Compounding Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
137 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
129 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Non-Medical Home Care: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
123 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Hotels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
119 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Bars & Pubs: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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
60 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
60 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 14 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 New Haven. 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
1,545 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Full-Service Restaurants: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,343 related employer businesses in New Haven.
General Contracting: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,144 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Primary & Family Care: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
702 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
674 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
492 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Auto Repair: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
484 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Metal Fabrication: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
397 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Hair Salons: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
323 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
284 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Gas Stations: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 102 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
246 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Property Management: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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.
Logistics & Transportation
243 related employer businesses in New Haven.
General Freight Trucking: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
197 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Education & Childcare
174 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Daycare Centers: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
165 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Compounding Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
137 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
129 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Non-Medical Home Care: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
123 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Hotels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
119 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Bars & Pubs: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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
60 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
60 related employer businesses in New Haven.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 14 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 New Haven ask
How long does it take to sell a business in New Haven?
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 New Haven?
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 New Haven
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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