By industry
How to value a NY business by industry
A restaurant and a manufacturer at the same reported earnings are different deals. These 16 guides explain the proof, New York regulatory overlay, and diligence red flags specific to each industry—not generic multiple content.
Industry multiples cited from the BizBuySell Q2 2026 Insight Report are aggregated self-reported marketplace data — directional, not a guarantee. Always labeled as such.
Restaurants
NYS SLA liquor license transfer, NYC DOHMH grade history, asset vs. entity purchase, kitchen capex trap. Median sale price $205K per BizBuySell Q2 2026.
Read the guideLaundromats
Utility-rate sensitivity by region, equipment age, lease criticality, attendant vs. card-operated. A classic NY starter acquisition.
Read the guideLiquor stores
NYS SLA off-premise license transfer is the deal gate — 4–6 month timeline, personal buyer qualification, inventory vs. going-concern separation.
Read the guideAuto repair shops
NYS DMV repair shop registration, environmental liability (lifts, used oil, refrigerants), ASE certifications, fleet contract concentration.
Read the guideHVAC & home services
NYS DOS home improvement contractor licensing, NYC home improvement contractor license, technician certification, weather-driven demand, recurring service contracts.
Read the guideGas stations
NYS DEC underground storage tank (UST) registration, weights & measures compliance, fuel brand franchise/dealer rules, environmental diligence on real estate.
Read the guideChildcare & daycare
NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing, NYC DOHMH overlay, staff-to-child ratios, capacity limits, Paid Family Leave interaction.
Read the guideConvenience stores & delis
NYC bodega market structure, NYS Lottery retailer agreement, tobacco/vape licensing, SNAP authorization, NYS Ag & Markets food store registration.
Read the guideLandscaping & lawn care
NYS DEC pesticide applicator certification, seasonal revenue concentration, NYC noise ordinances, equipment-heavy, route-based valuation.
Read the guideHotels & lodging
NYC hotel market scale, transient occupancy tax, NYC hotel license class, post-COVID recovery patterns, upstate tourism lodging seasonality.
Read the guideCar washes
NYS DEC wastewater discharge permit, winter road salt drives volume, equipment-intensive (tunnels vs. in-bay automatics), weather-driven revenue.
Read the guideDry cleaners
NYS DEC perchloroethylene (perc) regulations, environmental legacy contamination at the location, transition to green solvents, equipment age and capex.
Read the guideMedical & urgent care practices
NYS DOH Article 28 facility licensing, NYS professional licensing, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, Stark Law, and patient-record continuity.
Read the guideManufacturing
Normalized earnings, maintenance capex, working capital, customer approvals, OSHA records, equipment condition, and environmental site diligence.
Read the guideTrucking & logistics
USDOT identity and deal structure, authority, safety, insurance, fleet capex, driver retention, customer contracts, and New York HUT.
Read the guidePest control
Recurring-revenue proof, route density, NYS DEC business registration, certified staff, application records, insurance, and retention.
Read the guideIndustry not listed?
We prioritize industries where the operating model or New York regulatory overlay creates a distinct buyer decision. Licensed-profession pages remain deferred until ownership and licensure rules can be verified for the exact profession. If your industry is not listed, a free call with Jason can help frame the diligence issues without publishing a thin placeholder page.
Per the editorial policy, we don't build industry pages whose only differentiation is a swapped industry name — the page must solve a distinct buyer problem with original New York-specific content.
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Evaluating an industry we haven't covered yet?
A free 20-minute call with Jason can give you the valuation method, licensing overlay, and diligence red flags for the specific industry you're considering — even before we publish a full guide.
- You're choosing between two or three target industries and want a reality check on each.
- You've found a listing and want a second set of eyes on the financials before you spend on a CPA.
- You're an out-of-state buyer who needs a New York-specific view of taxes, licensing, and deal norms.
- You're stalled on how to source off-market opportunities in your target region.