Selling a Business in Worcester
Owners in the Worcester area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 19,181 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Worcester by the numbers
19,181
19,181
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
68,262
68,262
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
319,255
319,255
EMPLOYMENT
$20.2 billion
$20.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,846
7,846
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 Worcester compares
The Worcester area ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Worcester, compared with 3% in Massachusetts.
7,846 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Worcester area ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Worcester, compared with 3% in Massachusetts.
7,846 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,610 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,418 employer businesses
Retail: 2,405 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,983 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,823 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,610 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,418 employer businesses
Retail: 2,405 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,983 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,823 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 Worcester
Construction, health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Worcester
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Worcester. 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
3,031 related employer businesses in Worcester.
General Contracting: 780 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 514 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,807 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,256 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Dental Practices: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
877 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
868 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Auto Repair: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
738 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
636 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Metal Fabrication: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
457 related employer businesses in Worcester.
General Freight Trucking: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
449 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Gas Stations: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 168 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
408 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Hair Salons: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
371 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Residential Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
360 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
249 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Daycare Centers: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
246 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
236 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Home Infusion: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
206 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Bars & Pubs: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 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.
Energy & Utilities
187 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Waste Management & Recycling: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Technology & Media
183 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
179 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Transportation Services: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 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.
Senior Care & Living
163 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Non-Medical Home Care: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
112 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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 Worcester. 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
3,031 related employer businesses in Worcester.
General Contracting: 780 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 514 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,807 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,256 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Dental Practices: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
877 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
868 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Auto Repair: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
738 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
636 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Metal Fabrication: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
457 related employer businesses in Worcester.
General Freight Trucking: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
449 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Gas Stations: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 168 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
408 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Hair Salons: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
371 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Residential Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
360 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
249 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Daycare Centers: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
246 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
236 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Home Infusion: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
206 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Bars & Pubs: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 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.
Energy & Utilities
187 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Waste Management & Recycling: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Technology & Media
183 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
179 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Transportation Services: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 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.
Senior Care & Living
163 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Non-Medical Home Care: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
112 related employer businesses in Worcester.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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 Worcester ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Worcester?
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 Worcester?
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 Worcester
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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