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Murphy Business Sales of Monmouth
Serving Monmouth County, NJ
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with business brokers conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Freehold, New Jersey (NJ) office provides beneficial connections in Monmouth County and surrounding areas throughout NJ. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of nearly 200 offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations.
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Buy or Sell a Business in New Jersey
The business for sale market in New Jersey is thriving, making it a prime location for entrepreneurs looking to buy or sell a business. With its diverse economy and strategic East Coast location, New Jersey offers plenty of opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
Market Snapshot
We have aggregated data from business sale listings to provide some context on the market in New Jersey. Keep in mind, these numbers are constantly changing as businesses are bought and sold. Additionally, while average financials are helpful in setting a benchmark, every business is unique and should be evaluated on its own merits.
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~1,460 |
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Median Asking Price |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$660,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$170,000 |
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Profit Margin |
25% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.4 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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How many businesses are for sale in New Jersey?
There are approximately 1,460 businesses currently listed for sale in New Jersey.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The most commonly listed businesses for sale in New Jersey include:
- Food and Restaurants – around 440 listings
- Service Businesses – around 210 listings
- Retail – around 170 listings
- Automotive and Boat – around 120 listings
- Health Care and Fitness – around 100 listings
- Manufacturing – around 70 listings
- Building and Construction – around 60 listings
Where in New Jersey are most businesses for sale?
The counties with the highest number of businesses for sale are:
- Bergen – around 210
- Middlesex – around 150
- Monmouth – around 130
- Essex – around 120
- Morris – around 100
- Camden – around 90
- Passaic, Hudson, Ocean, Union – each around 80
What is the average asking price for businesses in New Jersey?
The median asking price for a business in New Jersey is $400,000.
What is the average reported revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue is $660,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings are $170,000.
What are the average profit margins?
The profit margin is typically around 25% for these businesses.
What are the average valuation multiples?
The earnings multiple based on the asking price is 2.4, and the revenue multiple is 0.6.
How can New Jersey business owners sell their own businesses?
Selling a business is a significant decision that involves careful planning, thorough market knowledge, and meticulous execution. While hiring a broker comes with costs, they provide expertise in marketing, negotiation, and handling legal and regulatory aspects of the sale, which can be daunting for an independent seller.
Owners who decide to undertake this process on their own will need to be well-prepared, from valuating their business and marketing it attractively to prospecting potential buyers and negotiating sales terms. Selling a business requires a considerable investment of time and resources, but for those with the necessary knowledge and determination, it is possible to manage independently.
