Selling a Business in New Hampshire
Selling a business in New Hampshire means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. New Hampshire has 39,298 employer businesses and about 119,849 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
New Hampshire by the numbers
39,298
39,298
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
119,849
119,849
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
628,166
628,166
EMPLOYMENT
$41.3 billion
$41.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
16,803
16,803
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 New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire ranks 41st among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in New Hampshire, compared with 3% nationwide.
16,803 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
New Hampshire ranks 41st among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in New Hampshire, compared with 3% nationwide.
16,803 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in New Hampshire
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in New Hampshire
Permits and registrations
New Hampshire law says no one may serve taxable meals, rent rooms or rent motor vehicles without first obtaining a meals and rentals license from the state. The law says the license is nonassignable and cannot be transferred. Source: New Hampshire Revised Statutes section 78-A:4, meals and rentals licenses
Unemployment insurance account
New Hampshire law says a business that acquires substantially all of an employer's New Hampshire assets, intending to continue that business, shall notify the Commissioner of Employment Security within 30 days. The buyer takes the seller's place for the seller's unemployment account and contribution liability, as if no change had occurred, and the account transfers to the buyer as of the acquisition date. Source: New Hampshire Revised Statutes section 282-A:91, successorship
These points come from official New Hampshire agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in New Hampshire
Permits and registrations
New Hampshire law says no one may serve taxable meals, rent rooms or rent motor vehicles without first obtaining a meals and rentals license from the state. The law says the license is nonassignable and cannot be transferred. Source: New Hampshire Revised Statutes section 78-A:4, meals and rentals licenses
Unemployment insurance account
New Hampshire law says a business that acquires substantially all of an employer's New Hampshire assets, intending to continue that business, shall notify the Commissioner of Employment Security within 30 days. The buyer takes the seller's place for the seller's unemployment account and contribution liability, as if no change had occurred, and the account transfers to the buyer as of the acquisition date. Source: New Hampshire Revised Statutes section 282-A:91, successorship
These points come from official New Hampshire agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
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 New Hampshire
Retail, construction, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in New Hampshire
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in New Hampshire. 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
5,802 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
General Contracting: 1,319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,027 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 776 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 776 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,348 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,074 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,347 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,223 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Primary & Family Care: 650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 586 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,822 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,754 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Auto Repair: 762 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,422 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Metal Fabrication: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
809 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
790 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Gas Stations: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 239 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
789 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Residential Cleaning: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 38 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
749 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Hair Salons: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
700 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
General Freight Trucking: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
619 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Hotels: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
477 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Daycare Centers: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
476 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
423 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Health & Fitness
418 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
383 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Compounding Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
306 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Outdoor Recreation: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 16 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.
Pet Services
286 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 77 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
278 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Non-Medical Home Care: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
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 New Hampshire. 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
5,802 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
General Contracting: 1,319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,027 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 776 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 776 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,348 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,074 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,347 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,223 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Primary & Family Care: 650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 586 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,822 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,754 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Auto Repair: 762 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,422 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Metal Fabrication: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
809 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
790 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Gas Stations: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 239 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
789 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Residential Cleaning: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 38 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
749 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Hair Salons: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
700 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
General Freight Trucking: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
619 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Hotels: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
477 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Daycare Centers: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
476 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
423 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Health & Fitness
418 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
383 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Compounding Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
306 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Outdoor Recreation: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 16 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.
Pet Services
286 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 77 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
278 related employer businesses in New Hampshire.
Non-Medical Home Care: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in New Hampshire ask
How long does it take to sell a business in New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire?
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.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
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, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in New Hampshire
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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