Selling a Business in Waterbury
Owners in the Waterbury area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 9,114 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
Waterbury by the numbers
9,114
9,114
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
38,037
38,037
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
145,193
145,193
EMPLOYMENT
$9.6 billion
$9.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
3,943
3,943
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 Waterbury compares
The Waterbury area ranks 4th of 5 Connecticut metro areas for employer businesses.
Manufacturing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Waterbury, compared with 4% in Connecticut.
3,943 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Waterbury area ranks 4th of 5 Connecticut metro areas for employer businesses.
Manufacturing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Waterbury, compared with 4% in Connecticut.
3,943 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,337 employer businesses
Retail: 1,237 employer businesses
Construction: 1,039 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 916 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 898 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,337 employer businesses
Retail: 1,237 employer businesses
Construction: 1,039 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 916 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 898 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 Waterbury
Health care and social assistance, retail, construction, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Waterbury
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Waterbury. 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
1,179 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
General Contracting: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,003 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Full-Service Restaurants: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
740 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Primary & Family Care: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
499 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Metal Fabrication: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
405 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
380 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
348 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Auto Repair: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
236 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Hair Salons: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
218 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
194 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Gas Stations: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 66 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.
Home Services
154 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Property Management: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 13 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.
Logistics & Transportation
154 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
General Freight Trucking: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x 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.
Education & Childcare
127 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Daycare Centers: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
123 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Compounding Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
108 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
103 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Non-Medical Home Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 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
98 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
85 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Bars & Pubs: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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.
Technology & Media
75 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
58 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Transportation Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
55 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
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: 13 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 Waterbury. 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
1,179 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
General Contracting: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,003 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Full-Service Restaurants: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
740 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Primary & Family Care: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
499 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Metal Fabrication: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
405 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
380 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
348 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Auto Repair: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
236 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Hair Salons: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
218 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
194 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Gas Stations: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 66 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.
Home Services
154 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Property Management: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 13 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.
Logistics & Transportation
154 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
General Freight Trucking: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x 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.
Education & Childcare
127 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Daycare Centers: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
123 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Compounding Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
108 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
103 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Non-Medical Home Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 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
98 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
85 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Bars & Pubs: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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.
Technology & Media
75 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
58 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
Transportation Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
55 related employer businesses in Waterbury.
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: 13 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 Waterbury ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Waterbury?
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 Waterbury?
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 Waterbury
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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