Selling a Business in Scranton
Owners in the Scranton area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 13,043 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
Scranton by the numbers
13,043
13,043
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
39,456
39,456
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
238,473
238,473
EMPLOYMENT
$12.3 billion
$12.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,557
5,557
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 Scranton compares
The Scranton area ranks 6th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Scranton, compared with 3% in Pennsylvania.
5,557 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Scranton area ranks 6th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Scranton, compared with 3% in Pennsylvania.
5,557 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,050 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,919 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,430 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,409 employer businesses
Construction: 1,092 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,050 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,919 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,430 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,409 employer businesses
Construction: 1,092 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 Scranton
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Scranton
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Scranton. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
1,329 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Full-Service Restaurants: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,217 related employer businesses in Scranton.
General Contracting: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,061 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Primary & Family Care: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
679 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
573 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Insurance Agencies: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
545 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Auto Repair: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
472 related employer businesses in Scranton.
General Freight Trucking: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
444 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Metal Fabrication: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
341 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Gas Stations: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 110 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
308 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Hair Salons: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
278 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
205 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Bars & Pubs: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
198 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Compounding Pharmacies: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
196 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Residential Cleaning: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 8 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.
Education & Childcare
180 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Daycare Centers: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
170 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
144 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
142 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Non-Medical Home Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 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
107 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
101 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
70 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 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 Scranton. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
1,329 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Full-Service Restaurants: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,217 related employer businesses in Scranton.
General Contracting: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,061 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Primary & Family Care: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
679 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
573 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Insurance Agencies: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
545 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Auto Repair: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
472 related employer businesses in Scranton.
General Freight Trucking: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
444 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Metal Fabrication: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
341 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Gas Stations: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 110 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
308 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Hair Salons: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
278 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
205 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Bars & Pubs: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
198 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Compounding Pharmacies: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
196 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Residential Cleaning: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 8 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.
Education & Childcare
180 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Daycare Centers: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
170 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
144 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
142 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Non-Medical Home Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 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
107 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
101 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
70 related employer businesses in Scranton.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 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
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How long does it take to sell a business in Scranton?
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 Scranton?
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 Scranton
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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