Selling a Business in Broward County
Broward County has 68,191 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.
Part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area.
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
Broward County by the numbers
68,191
68,191
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
90%
90%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
404,638
404,638
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
780,632
780,632
EMPLOYMENT
$47.8 billion
$47.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
18,805
18,805
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 Broward County compares
Broward County ranks 2nd of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Broward County, compared with 5% in Florida.
18,805 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Broward County ranks 2nd of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Broward County, compared with 5% in Florida.
18,805 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 12,432 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,580 employer businesses
Retail: 7,236 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 5,691 employer businesses
Construction: 5,558 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 12,432 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,580 employer businesses
Retail: 7,236 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 5,691 employer businesses
Construction: 5,558 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Broward County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Broward County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Broward County. 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
6,138 related employer businesses in Broward County.
General Contracting: 1,535 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 636 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 578 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,899 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
5,332 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,086 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,339 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,722 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,910 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 733 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,043 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,039 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Auto Repair: 645 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
1,726 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Property Management: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,544 related employer businesses in Broward County.
General Freight Trucking: 873 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,413 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Hair Salons: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,338 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Creative Agencies: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,152 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Printing & Plastics: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
891 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Home Infusion: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
803 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Gas Stations: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
630 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Hotels: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
509 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Daycare Centers: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
397 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
369 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Bars & Pubs: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
294 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
245 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
197 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Broward County. 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
6,138 related employer businesses in Broward County.
General Contracting: 1,535 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 636 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 578 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,899 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
5,332 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,086 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,339 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,722 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,910 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 733 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,043 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,039 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Auto Repair: 645 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
1,726 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Property Management: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 630 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,544 related employer businesses in Broward County.
General Freight Trucking: 873 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,413 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Hair Salons: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,338 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Creative Agencies: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,152 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Printing & Plastics: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
891 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Home Infusion: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
803 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Gas Stations: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
630 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Hotels: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
509 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Daycare Centers: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
397 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
369 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Bars & Pubs: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
294 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
245 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
197 related employer businesses in Broward County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Broward County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Broward County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Broward County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Broward County?
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 Broward 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 Broward 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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article