Physical Therapy Clinics typically sell for 5-8x EBITDA on multi-clinic, usually close in 30 to 75 days on a direct sale, and carry no broker commission when sold directly to an operator-buyer. The full answers are below.
How much is a physical therapy clinic worth?
Physical Therapy Clinics typically sell for 5-8x EBITDA on multi-clinic. Value is based on normalized owner earnings (SDE or EBITDA), not revenue: on $500K - $10M of revenue we usually see $150K - $2M of earnings, and that figure is multiplied by the range above. Clean books, recurring revenue, and a business that runs without the owner push toward the top.
How long does it take to sell a physical therapy clinic?
Through a broker, six to twelve months is common. A direct, confidential sale to an operator-buyer like WETYR usually closes in 30 to 75 days, because there is one funded buyer, no public listing, and no auction to run.
Do I need a business broker to sell a physical therapy clinic?
No. A broker runs a listing and charges 8 to 12 percent of the price, which can equal a full year of earnings. You can sell directly to a funded operator-buyer with no commission, using your own attorney. Owners often weigh Upstream Rehab, ATI, Confluent Health, PE platforms against a direct sale.
How do I sell a physical therapy clinic confidentially?
Sign a mutual NDA, share financials privately, and deal with a single buyer instead of a public listing. A direct sale means your staff, customers, and competitors learn on your timeline, not from a broker teaser or a marketplace posting.
What do buyers look for in a physical therapy clinic?
Licensed clinicians, referral networks, recurring patient visits. Buyers pay up for recurring or contracted revenue, low customer concentration, a team that runs without the owner, current licensing, and clean, current financials.
What lowers the value of a physical therapy clinic?
Heavy owner dependence, messy or cash-based books, one customer over 20 percent of revenue, expired licenses, and deferred equipment or facility investment all compress the multiple you receive.
Should I sell my physical therapy clinic now or wait?
Aging population, PE roll-up race, referral-driven recurring demand The best time to sell is when earnings are strong and documented and you are not forced to. Waiting until burnout or a health event usually means selling from weakness, which buyers price in.
What are the tax implications of selling a physical therapy clinic?
It depends on deal structure (asset versus stock sale), purchase-price allocation, and your state. Some states have no income tax on the gain; others do. Plan this with your CPA before signing so the price you agree to is close to what you actually keep.
Who buys physical therapy clinics?
Private equity platforms and strategic consolidators (Upstream Rehab, ATI, Confluent Health, PE platforms) are the loud buyers, but they screen hard, move slowly, and re-trade at diligence. WETYR is the operator-buyer alternative: we acquire directly to run the business, keep it confidential, and do not need to syndicate the deal to a committee.
How do I prepare a physical therapy clinic for sale?
Clean up three years of books, document how the business runs without you, confirm licenses and contracts are transferable, and separate personal expenses from the business. The clearer your earnings picture, the higher and faster the offer.
Can I sell a physical therapy clinic with my current licensing?
Yes. Licensing (State PT license, Medicare enrollment) transfers or is re-issued as part of a properly structured sale. We handle the licensing and transfer mechanics as part of diligence.
How many physical therapy clinics are there in the US, and does that affect my sale?
U.S. Census County Business Patterns counts roughly 49,560 physical therapy clinics nationwide. It is a large, fragmented market, which favors a seller: a well-run business with clean books stands out, and a direct buyer does not need a public auction to find it.
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