Selling a Business in Duval County
Duval County has 28,342 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are professional and technical services and retail.
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Duval County by the numbers
28,342
28,342
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
112,432
112,432
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
508,104
508,104
EMPLOYMENT
$32.9 billion
$32.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
10,589
10,589
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 Duval County compares
Duval County ranks 7th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Duval County, compared with 3% in Florida.
10,589 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Duval County ranks 7th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Duval County, compared with 3% in Florida.
10,589 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,548 employer businesses
Retail: 3,433 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,325 employer businesses
Construction: 3,171 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,672 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,548 employer businesses
Retail: 3,433 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,325 employer businesses
Construction: 3,171 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,672 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Duval County
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Duval County
These are the industries in Duval County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
3,467 related employer businesses in Duval County.
General Contracting: 951 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,227 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,024 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,182 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 911 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,895 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 683 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,255 related employer businesses in Duval County.
General Freight Trucking: 835 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,249 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
957 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Auto Repair: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
707 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Hair Salons: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
707 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Residential Cleaning: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
603 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
507 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Printing & Plastics: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
475 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Gas Stations: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
382 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
348 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Home Infusion: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
297 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Daycare Centers: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
206 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Hotels: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
193 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
180 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
169 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Outdoor Recreation: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
127 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
115 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Duval County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
3,467 related employer businesses in Duval County.
General Contracting: 951 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,227 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,024 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,182 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 911 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,895 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 683 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,255 related employer businesses in Duval County.
General Freight Trucking: 835 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,249 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
957 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Auto Repair: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
707 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Hair Salons: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
707 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Residential Cleaning: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
603 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
507 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Printing & Plastics: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
475 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Gas Stations: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
382 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
348 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Home Infusion: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
297 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Daycare Centers: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
206 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Hotels: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
193 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
180 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
169 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Outdoor Recreation: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
127 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
115 related employer businesses in Duval County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Duval County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Duval County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Duval County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Duval County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Duval County?
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.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Duval County
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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