Selling a Business in Pittsfield

Owners in the Pittsfield area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 3,749 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Pittsfield by the numbers

3,749

3,749

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

87%

87%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

11,661

11,661

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

50,051

50,051

EMPLOYMENT

$2.9 billion

$2.9 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

1,616

1,616

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 Pittsfield compares

  • The Pittsfield area ranks 5th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 1.4% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in Pittsfield, compared with 10% in Massachusetts.

  • 1,616 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • The Pittsfield area ranks 5th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 1.4% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in Pittsfield, compared with 10% in Massachusetts.

  • 1,616 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 575 employer businesses

  • Construction: 517 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 484 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 429 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 342 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 575 employer businesses

  • Construction: 517 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 484 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 429 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 342 employer businesses

What buyers look for

Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.

  • How much of the business depends on the owner

  • How concentrated sales are among a few customers

  • The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale

  • The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer

Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.

  • How much of the business depends on the owner

  • How concentrated sales are among a few customers

  • The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale

  • The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer

Every kind of business we sell in Pittsfield

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Pittsfield. 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

620 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • General Contracting: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Civil Engineering: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Roofing & Siding: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

403 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Retail Stores

223 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Medical Practices

195 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Financial & Professional Services

144 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Automotive & Boat

126 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Auto Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Washes: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Hospitality & Travel

96 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Hotels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

93 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Home Services

67 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Gas Stations & Convenience

58 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Entertainment & Recreation

50 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Bowling Alleys: 4 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.

Beauty & Personal Care

47 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Hair Salons: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

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

Wholesale & Distribution

43 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Technology & Media

40 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Health & Fitness

37 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Energy & Utilities

36 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Senior Care & Living

35 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Logistics & Transportation

33 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

30 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Education & Childcare

28 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Daycare Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

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

Pet Services

22 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Pittsfield. 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

620 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • General Contracting: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Civil Engineering: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Roofing & Siding: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

403 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Retail Stores

223 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Medical Practices

195 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Financial & Professional Services

144 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Automotive & Boat

126 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Auto Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Washes: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Hospitality & Travel

96 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Hotels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

93 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Home Services

67 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Gas Stations & Convenience

58 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Entertainment & Recreation

50 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Bowling Alleys: 4 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.

Beauty & Personal Care

47 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Hair Salons: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

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

Wholesale & Distribution

43 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Technology & Media

40 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Health & Fitness

37 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Energy & Utilities

36 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Senior Care & Living

35 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Logistics & Transportation

33 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

30 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

Education & Childcare

28 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

  • Daycare Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

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

Pet Services

22 related employer businesses in Pittsfield.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

Counties in this metro area

Working with owners in Pittsfield

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Pittsfield ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Pittsfield?

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 Pittsfield?

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 Pittsfield

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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