Selling a Business in Philadelphia
Owners in the Philadelphia area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 153,791 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Philadelphia by the numbers
153,791
153,791
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
548,345
548,345
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
2,873,871
2,873,871
EMPLOYMENT
$207.3 billion
$207.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
60,586
60,586
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 Philadelphia compares
The Philadelphia area ranks 1st of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Philadelphia, compared with 10% in Pennsylvania.
60,586 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Philadelphia area ranks 1st of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Philadelphia, compared with 10% in Pennsylvania.
60,586 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 19,759 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 19,559 employer businesses
Retail: 18,474 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 16,108 employer businesses
Construction: 14,143 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 19,759 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 19,559 employer businesses
Retail: 18,474 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 16,108 employer businesses
Construction: 14,143 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 Philadelphia
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Philadelphia
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Philadelphia. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
16,510 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
General Contracting: 4,750 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 2,642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 2,217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 2,118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 2,118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
13,755 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 5,140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 4,454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,613 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 860 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
10,923 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Primary & Family Care: 3,301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,556 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 579 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
8,480 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Insurance Agencies: 2,348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,940 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 1,355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
7,459 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 2,342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,093 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 875 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
4,960 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Auto Repair: 2,182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
4,399 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Hair Salons: 2,170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
4,087 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
General Freight Trucking: 2,662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
3,826 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Metal Fabrication: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 749 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
3,415 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
2,893 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Residential Cleaning: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 1,140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 164 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.
Technology & Media
2,512 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
2,349 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Compounding Pharmacies: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
2,211 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Daycare Centers: 2,011 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,194 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Gas Stations: 1,165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,029 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
1,598 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Non-Medical Home Care: 1,270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,562 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,466 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Bars & Pubs: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 40 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.
Hospitality & Travel
1,121 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Hotels: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
789 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Waste Management & Recycling: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
665 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 212 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
10 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 10 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 Philadelphia. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
16,510 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
General Contracting: 4,750 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 2,642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 2,217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 2,118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 2,118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
13,755 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 5,140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 4,454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,613 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 860 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
10,923 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Primary & Family Care: 3,301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,556 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 579 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
8,480 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Insurance Agencies: 2,348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,940 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 1,355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
7,459 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 2,342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,093 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 875 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
4,960 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Auto Repair: 2,182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
4,399 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Hair Salons: 2,170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
4,087 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
General Freight Trucking: 2,662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
3,826 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Metal Fabrication: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 749 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
3,415 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
2,893 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Residential Cleaning: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 1,140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 164 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.
Technology & Media
2,512 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
2,349 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Compounding Pharmacies: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
2,211 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Daycare Centers: 2,011 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,194 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Gas Stations: 1,165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,029 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
1,598 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Non-Medical Home Care: 1,270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,562 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,007 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,466 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Bars & Pubs: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 40 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.
Hospitality & Travel
1,121 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Hotels: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
789 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Waste Management & Recycling: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
665 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 212 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
10 related employer businesses in Philadelphia.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 10 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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Philadelphia ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia
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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