Vermont's economy centers on food and beverage, tourism, healthcare and small manufacturing around Burlington. Established businesses come to market as long-time owners retire. Every Vermont business listed on ExitToBuy is verified — financials, ownership and SBA-eligibility reviewed — before buyers ever see it, with deals ranging from $250,000 to $25 million.
Deal activity concentrates in Burlington. Demand runs strongest across restaurants and food and hospitality and travel, and across the state lower-middle-market companies change hands continuously as founders retire, relocate or move on to their next venture.
A listing does not go live on ExitToBuy until its core numbers are checked: reported revenue and earnings, ownership and transferability, and whether the deal is likely to qualify for SBA 7(a) financing. Escrow is part of every transaction, and financing can be arranged inside the deal.
The most-searched Vermont sectors on ExitToBuy include restaurants and food, hospitality and travel, healthcare and medical practices, manufacturing and professional and home services. You can browse every Vermont listing by industry, or narrow to a metro above.
How many businesses are for sale in Vermont?
The number changes continuously as sellers and brokers post new listings. Every Vermont business shown on this page is available now and has passed verification — the live count is always what you see above.
What does a business in Vermont cost?
ExitToBuy focuses on the $250,000 to $25 million range. Asking prices in Vermont turn on industry, earnings and location, so a small owner-operated route and a multi-location operation sit far apart on that scale.
Can I finance a Vermont acquisition?
Yes. Many Vermont listings are pre-screened for SBA 7(a) eligibility, and financing can be arranged within the transaction — typically an SBA-backed loan combined with a buyer down payment and, in some cases, seller financing.
Which industries are strongest in Vermont?
On ExitToBuy, Vermont's most active sectors include restaurants and food, hospitality and travel, healthcare and medical practices, manufacturing — though verified businesses are listed across all 239 categories.