Selling a Business in Watertown
Owners in the Watertown area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 2,348 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
Watertown by the numbers
2,348
2,348
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
6,068
6,068
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
28,622
28,622
EMPLOYMENT
$1.4 billion
$1.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,068
1,068
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 Watertown compares
The Watertown area ranks 11th of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 3.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 18% of employer businesses in Watertown, compared with 13% in New York.
1,068 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Watertown area ranks 11th of 13 New York metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 3.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 18% of employer businesses in Watertown, compared with 13% in New York.
1,068 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 422 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 307 employer businesses
Construction: 264 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 255 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 255 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 422 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 307 employer businesses
Construction: 264 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 255 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 255 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 Watertown
Retail, accommodation and food service, construction, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Watertown
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Watertown. 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
280 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Full-Service Restaurants: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
266 related employer businesses in Watertown.
General Contracting: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
161 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
122 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Auto Repair: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Marinas: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
113 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Primary & Family Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
99 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Logistics & Transportation
60 related employer businesses in Watertown.
General Freight Trucking: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
53 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Gas Stations: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 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
52 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Property Management: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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.
Hospitality & Travel
47 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Hotels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
41 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
39 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Bars & Pubs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
35 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Hair Salons: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
28 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
23 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Compounding Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Infusion: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
22 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
21 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Daycare Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
14 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Technology & Media
11 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
10 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 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.
Senior Care & Living
9 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Non-Medical Home Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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 Watertown. 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
280 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Full-Service Restaurants: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
266 related employer businesses in Watertown.
General Contracting: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
161 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
122 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Auto Repair: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Marinas: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
113 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Primary & Family Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
99 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Logistics & Transportation
60 related employer businesses in Watertown.
General Freight Trucking: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
53 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Gas Stations: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 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
52 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Property Management: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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.
Hospitality & Travel
47 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Hotels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
41 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
39 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Bars & Pubs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
35 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Hair Salons: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
28 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
23 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Compounding Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Infusion: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
22 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
21 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Daycare Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
14 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Technology & Media
11 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
10 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 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.
Senior Care & Living
9 related employer businesses in Watertown.
Non-Medical Home Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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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Working with owners in Watertown
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Watertown. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Watertown ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Watertown?
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 Watertown?
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 Watertown
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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