Selling a Business in Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Owners in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 222,388 employer businesses, and 90% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
This area includes Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County.
Areas in Florida
Bradford County
Broward County
Calhoun County
Cape Coral-Fort Myers
Columbia County
Crestview
Deltona
DeSoto County
Dixie County
Duval County
Franklin County
Gainesville
Gulf County
Hamilton County
Hardee County
Hendry County
Hillsborough County
Holmes County
Homosassa Springs
Jackson County
Jacksonville
Lakeland
Madison County
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Monroe County
Naples
Ocala
Okeechobee County
Orange County
Orlando
Palm Bay
Palm Beach County
Panama City
Pensacola
Pinellas County
Port St. Lucie
Punta Gorda
Putnam County
Sarasota County
Sarasota-Bradenton
Sebastian
Sebring
Seminole County
Suwannee County
Tallahassee
Tampa-St. Petersburg
Taylor County
Wildwood
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Miami-Fort Lauderdale by the numbers
222,388
222,388
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
90%
90%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
1,494,251
1,494,251
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
2,428,299
2,428,299
EMPLOYMENT
$158.7 billion
$158.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
61,219
61,219
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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale compares
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale area ranks 1st of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, compared with 5% in Florida.
61,219 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale area ranks 1st of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, compared with 5% in Florida.
61,219 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 40,122 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 26,082 employer businesses
Retail: 23,737 employer businesses
Construction: 17,761 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 17,515 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 40,122 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 26,082 employer businesses
Retail: 23,737 employer businesses
Construction: 17,761 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 17,515 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Miami-Fort Lauderdale
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Miami-Fort Lauderdale. 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
19,628 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
General Contracting: 5,150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 3,864 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 2,638 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 2,638 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 2,293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 2,080 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 756 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 609 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
18,803 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Real Estate Brokerages: 6,493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 5,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 4,075 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 608 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
18,382 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Primary & Family Care: 6,916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 3,439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 725 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 684 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
13,709 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Full-Service Restaurants: 5,621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 4,527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
10,390 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 3,893 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 2,393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 1,149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 790 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
7,218 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 2,397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 1,739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 1,447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
5,940 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
General Freight Trucking: 3,050 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 1,430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
5,931 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Auto Repair: 1,998 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 1,158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 987 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 673 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
5,444 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Property Management: 2,640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 644 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
4,844 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Creative Agencies: 1,735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 1,471 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 804 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
4,356 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Hair Salons: 2,590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
3,728 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 540 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
3,153 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Home Infusion: 1,419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 600 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,354 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Gas Stations: 1,203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
2,091 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Hotels: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 667 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,789 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Daycare Centers: 1,484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,341 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,164 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Non-Medical Home Care: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,002 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Outdoor Recreation: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
766 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
630 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Waste Management & Recycling: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Miami-Fort Lauderdale. 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
19,628 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
General Contracting: 5,150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 3,864 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 2,638 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 2,638 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 2,293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 2,080 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 756 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 609 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
18,803 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Real Estate Brokerages: 6,493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 5,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 4,075 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 608 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
18,382 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Primary & Family Care: 6,916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 3,439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 725 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 684 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
13,709 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Full-Service Restaurants: 5,621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 4,527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
10,390 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 3,893 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 2,393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 1,149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 790 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
7,218 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 2,397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 1,739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 1,447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
5,940 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
General Freight Trucking: 3,050 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 1,430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
5,931 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Auto Repair: 1,998 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 1,158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 987 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 673 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
5,444 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Property Management: 2,640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 644 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
4,844 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Creative Agencies: 1,735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 1,471 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 804 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
4,356 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Hair Salons: 2,590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
3,728 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 540 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
3,153 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Home Infusion: 1,419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 600 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,354 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Gas Stations: 1,203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
2,091 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Hotels: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 945 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 667 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,789 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Daycare Centers: 1,484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,341 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,164 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Non-Medical Home Care: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,002 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Outdoor Recreation: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
766 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
630 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Waste Management & Recycling: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Miami-Fort Lauderdale ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Miami-Fort Lauderdale?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Miami-Fort Lauderdale?
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.
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Guides for owners in Miami-Fort Lauderdale
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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