Selling a Business in Providence
Owners in the Providence area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 42,731 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Providence by the numbers
42,731
42,731
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
142,666
142,666
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
645,576
645,576
EMPLOYMENT
$39.4 billion
$39.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
17,136
17,136
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 Providence compares
The number of employer businesses grew 2.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 13% of employer businesses in Providence, compared with 12% in Rhode Island.
17,136 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 13% of employer businesses in Providence, compared with 12% in Rhode Island.
17,136 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 5,533 employer businesses
Construction: 5,278 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,723 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,589 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,493 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 5,533 employer businesses
Construction: 5,278 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,723 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,589 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,493 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 Providence
Retail, construction, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Providence
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Providence. 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
6,270 related employer businesses in Providence.
General Contracting: 1,630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 932 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 772 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 772 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,400 related employer businesses in Providence.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 716 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,457 related employer businesses in Providence.
Primary & Family Care: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,097 related employer businesses in Providence.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 647 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 574 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,010 related employer businesses in Providence.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,767 related employer businesses in Providence.
Auto Repair: 601 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
1,346 related employer businesses in Providence.
Metal Fabrication: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
996 related employer businesses in Providence.
General Freight Trucking: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
982 related employer businesses in Providence.
Hair Salons: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
889 related employer businesses in Providence.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
871 related employer businesses in Providence.
Residential Cleaning: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
818 related employer businesses in Providence.
Gas Stations: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 310 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.
Technology & Media
538 related employer businesses in Providence.
Creative Agencies: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
526 related employer businesses in Providence.
Bars & Pubs: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 19 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
520 related employer businesses in Providence.
Transportation Services: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
495 related employer businesses in Providence.
Daycare Centers: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
494 related employer businesses in Providence.
Compounding Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
438 related employer businesses in Providence.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
333 related employer businesses in Providence.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
296 related employer businesses in Providence.
Non-Medical Home Care: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
249 related employer businesses in Providence.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 57 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 Providence. 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
6,270 related employer businesses in Providence.
General Contracting: 1,630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 932 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 772 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 772 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,400 related employer businesses in Providence.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 716 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,457 related employer businesses in Providence.
Primary & Family Care: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,097 related employer businesses in Providence.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 647 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 574 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,010 related employer businesses in Providence.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,767 related employer businesses in Providence.
Auto Repair: 601 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
1,346 related employer businesses in Providence.
Metal Fabrication: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
996 related employer businesses in Providence.
General Freight Trucking: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
982 related employer businesses in Providence.
Hair Salons: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
889 related employer businesses in Providence.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
871 related employer businesses in Providence.
Residential Cleaning: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
818 related employer businesses in Providence.
Gas Stations: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 310 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.
Technology & Media
538 related employer businesses in Providence.
Creative Agencies: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
526 related employer businesses in Providence.
Bars & Pubs: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 19 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
520 related employer businesses in Providence.
Transportation Services: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
495 related employer businesses in Providence.
Daycare Centers: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
494 related employer businesses in Providence.
Compounding Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
438 related employer businesses in Providence.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
333 related employer businesses in Providence.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
296 related employer businesses in Providence.
Non-Medical Home Care: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
249 related employer businesses in Providence.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 57 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 Providence ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Providence?
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 Providence?
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 Providence
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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