Selling a Business in New York
Owners in the New York area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 562,802 employer businesses, and 88% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
New York by the numbers
562,802
562,802
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
2,336,785
2,336,785
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
8,559,248
8,559,248
EMPLOYMENT
$768.8 billion
$768.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
188,097
188,097
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 York compares
The New York area ranks 1st of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in New York, compared with 5% in New York.
188,097 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The New York area ranks 1st of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in New York, compared with 5% in New York.
188,097 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 71,000 employer businesses
Retail: 70,682 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 65,817 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 59,479 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 54,166 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 71,000 employer businesses
Retail: 70,682 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 65,817 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 59,479 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 54,166 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 York
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in New York
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in New York. 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
58,538 related employer businesses in New York.
Full-Service Restaurants: 19,706 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 18,189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 8,596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 7,364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3,647 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 1,036 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
57,170 related employer businesses in New York.
General Contracting: 19,206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 8,524 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 8,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 7,640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 7,640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 5,781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 2,536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,901 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 1,571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
40,691 related employer businesses in New York.
Primary & Family Care: 15,136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 9,582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 4,851 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3,726 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 1,604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 1,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 1,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 1,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
29,098 related employer businesses in New York.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10,262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 8,259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 3,555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 2,884 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 1,691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 1,604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
28,319 related employer businesses in New York.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 9,905 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 6,944 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 5,995 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 4,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
17,780 related employer businesses in New York.
Hair Salons: 8,444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 5,076 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 2,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 2,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 2,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 1,324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
15,567 related employer businesses in New York.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4,872 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 2,980 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 2,954 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 2,100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 1,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
14,100 related employer businesses in New York.
Creative Agencies: 4,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3,809 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3,437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 1,504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 1,346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
13,317 related employer businesses in New York.
General Freight Trucking: 7,626 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 1,971 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 1,353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 1,057 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
13,281 related employer businesses in New York.
Property Management: 7,834 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 3,918 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 3,918 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 620 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.
Automotive & Boat
13,056 related employer businesses in New York.
Auto Repair: 5,531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 2,042 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 1,751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 1,610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 1,112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
10,563 related employer businesses in New York.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 2,537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 1,764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 1,648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 1,281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 1,077 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 1,022 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
8,057 related employer businesses in New York.
Daycare Centers: 6,885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 1,172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
7,780 related employer businesses in New York.
Convenience Stores: 4,232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 3,548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
7,644 related employer businesses in New York.
Compounding Pharmacies: 4,632 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 4,632 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 1,710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 794 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
6,752 related employer businesses in New York.
Transportation Services: 3,697 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 1,666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 1,666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 1,306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
4,491 related employer businesses in New York.
Bars & Pubs: 2,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 2,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 1,344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 97 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.
Health & Fitness
4,028 related employer businesses in New York.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
3,185 related employer businesses in New York.
Non-Medical Home Care: 2,626 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
1,900 related employer businesses in New York.
Waste Management & Recycling: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
1,794 related employer businesses in New York.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 1,272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 1,272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in New York.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in New York. 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
58,538 related employer businesses in New York.
Full-Service Restaurants: 19,706 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 18,189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 8,596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 7,364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3,647 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 1,036 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
57,170 related employer businesses in New York.
General Contracting: 19,206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 8,524 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 8,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 7,640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 7,640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 5,781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 2,536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,901 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 1,571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
40,691 related employer businesses in New York.
Primary & Family Care: 15,136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 9,582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 4,851 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3,726 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 1,604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 1,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 1,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 1,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
29,098 related employer businesses in New York.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10,262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 8,259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 3,555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 2,884 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 1,691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 1,604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
28,319 related employer businesses in New York.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 9,905 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 6,944 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 5,995 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 4,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
17,780 related employer businesses in New York.
Hair Salons: 8,444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 5,076 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 2,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 2,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 2,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 1,324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
15,567 related employer businesses in New York.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4,872 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 2,980 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 2,954 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 2,100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 1,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
14,100 related employer businesses in New York.
Creative Agencies: 4,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3,809 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3,437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 1,504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 1,346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
13,317 related employer businesses in New York.
General Freight Trucking: 7,626 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 1,971 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 1,353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 1,057 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
13,281 related employer businesses in New York.
Property Management: 7,834 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 3,918 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 3,918 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 620 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.
Automotive & Boat
13,056 related employer businesses in New York.
Auto Repair: 5,531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 2,042 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 1,751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 1,610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 1,112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
10,563 related employer businesses in New York.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 2,537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 1,764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 1,648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 1,281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 1,077 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 1,022 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
8,057 related employer businesses in New York.
Daycare Centers: 6,885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 1,172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
7,780 related employer businesses in New York.
Convenience Stores: 4,232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 3,548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
7,644 related employer businesses in New York.
Compounding Pharmacies: 4,632 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 4,632 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 1,710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 794 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
6,752 related employer businesses in New York.
Transportation Services: 3,697 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 1,666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 1,666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 1,306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
4,491 related employer businesses in New York.
Bars & Pubs: 2,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 2,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 1,344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 97 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.
Health & Fitness
4,028 related employer businesses in New York.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 2,847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
3,185 related employer businesses in New York.
Non-Medical Home Care: 2,626 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
1,900 related employer businesses in New York.
Waste Management & Recycling: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
1,794 related employer businesses in New York.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 1,272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 1,272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in New York.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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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.
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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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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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