Selling a Business in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County has 42,977 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Hillsborough County by the numbers
42,977
42,977
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
215,060
215,060
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
697,689
697,689
EMPLOYMENT
$47.3 billion
$47.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
14,561
14,561
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 Hillsborough County compares
Hillsborough County ranks 5th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 7% of employer businesses in Hillsborough County, compared with 6% in Florida.
14,561 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Hillsborough County ranks 5th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 7% of employer businesses in Hillsborough County, compared with 6% in Florida.
14,561 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,864 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,164 employer businesses
Retail: 4,756 employer businesses
Construction: 4,393 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,487 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,864 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,164 employer businesses
Retail: 4,756 employer businesses
Construction: 4,393 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,487 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Hillsborough County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Hillsborough County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Hillsborough 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
4,914 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
General Contracting: 1,159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 959 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 585 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 510 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,411 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,346 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 664 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,762 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,074 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,015 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,863 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,272 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Auto Repair: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,128 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
General Freight Trucking: 741 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
995 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Residential Cleaning: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
900 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Hair Salons: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
896 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
718 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
695 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
629 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Gas Stations: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
604 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Home Infusion: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
413 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Daycare Centers: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
309 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
302 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Hotels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
261 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Bars & Pubs: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 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
254 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
189 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
183 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Hillsborough 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
4,914 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
General Contracting: 1,159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 959 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 585 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 510 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,411 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,346 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 664 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,762 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,074 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,015 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,863 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,272 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Auto Repair: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,128 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
General Freight Trucking: 741 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
995 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Residential Cleaning: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
900 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Hair Salons: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
896 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
718 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
695 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
629 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Gas Stations: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
604 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Home Infusion: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
413 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Daycare Centers: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
309 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
302 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Hotels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
261 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Bars & Pubs: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 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
254 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
189 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
183 related employer businesses in Hillsborough County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Hillsborough County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Hillsborough County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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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