Selling a Business in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has 55,803 employer businesses, and 90% 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 health care and social assistance.
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Palm Beach County by the numbers
55,803
55,803
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
90%
90%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
261,006
261,006
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
592,227
592,227
EMPLOYMENT
$39.3 billion
$39.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
16,055
16,055
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 Palm Beach County compares
Palm Beach County ranks 3rd of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 18% of employer businesses in Palm Beach County, compared with 15% in Florida.
16,055 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Palm Beach County ranks 3rd of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 18% of employer businesses in Palm Beach County, compared with 15% in Florida.
16,055 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 9,891 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,933 employer businesses
Retail: 5,675 employer businesses
Construction: 5,449 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,728 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 9,891 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,933 employer businesses
Retail: 5,675 employer businesses
Construction: 5,449 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,728 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Palm Beach County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Palm Beach County
These are the industries in Palm Beach 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
6,264 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
General Contracting: 1,606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,042 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,227 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,077 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
5,024 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Primary & Family Care: 2,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,303 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,081 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,620 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 971 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
1,527 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Property Management: 667 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
1,330 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Auto Repair: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,327 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Hair Salons: 817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,170 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Creative Agencies: 460 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,075 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
939 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
General Freight Trucking: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
826 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Home Infusion: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
812 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
554 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Gas Stations: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
430 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
381 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Daycare Centers: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
373 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Hotels: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
297 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Outdoor Recreation: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 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.
Senior Care & Living
259 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
233 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
186 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
These are the industries in Palm Beach 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
6,264 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
General Contracting: 1,606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,042 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,227 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,077 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
5,024 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Primary & Family Care: 2,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,303 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,081 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,620 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 971 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
1,527 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Property Management: 667 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
1,330 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Auto Repair: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,327 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Hair Salons: 817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,170 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Creative Agencies: 460 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,075 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
939 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
General Freight Trucking: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
826 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Home Infusion: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
812 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
554 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Gas Stations: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
430 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
381 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Daycare Centers: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
373 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Hotels: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
297 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Outdoor Recreation: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 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.
Senior Care & Living
259 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
233 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
186 related employer businesses in Palm Beach County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Palm Beach County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Palm Beach County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Palm Beach County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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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