Selling a Business in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County has 98,394 employer businesses, and 91% 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.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Miami-Dade County by the numbers
98,394
98,394
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
91%
91%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
828,607
828,607
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,055,440
1,055,440
EMPLOYMENT
$71.6 billion
$71.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
26,359
26,359
BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.
How Miami-Dade County compares
Miami-Dade County ranks 1st of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 8% of employer businesses in Miami-Dade County, compared with 5% in Florida.
26,359 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Miami-Dade County ranks 1st of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 8% of employer businesses in Miami-Dade County, compared with 5% in Florida.
26,359 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 17,799 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 11,569 employer businesses
Retail: 10,826 employer businesses
Wholesale: 8,354 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 7,227 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 17,799 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 11,569 employer businesses
Retail: 10,826 employer businesses
Wholesale: 8,354 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 7,227 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Miami-Dade County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, wholesale
Every kind of business we sell in Miami-Dade County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Miami-Dade 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.
Medical Practices
8,026 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Primary & Family Care: 2,943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 828 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
7,677 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,628 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 731 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
7,226 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
General Contracting: 2,009 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 615 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
6,067 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,919 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 616 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,860 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,979 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,094 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 510 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
4,100 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 1,069 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 804 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
3,457 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 1,110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,560 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Auto Repair: 832 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
2,336 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Creative Agencies: 792 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Home Services
2,191 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Property Management: 1,194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,764 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,616 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Hair Salons: 970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,436 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Home Infusion: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
1,088 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Hotels: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 201 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
997 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Gas Stations: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
899 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Daycare Centers: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
611 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
514 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
332 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Bars & Pubs: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
288 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
238 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Miami-Dade 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.
Medical Practices
8,026 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Primary & Family Care: 2,943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 828 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
7,677 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,628 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 731 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
7,226 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
General Contracting: 2,009 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 615 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
6,067 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,919 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 616 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,860 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,979 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,094 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 510 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
4,100 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 1,069 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 804 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
3,457 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 1,110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,560 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Auto Repair: 832 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
2,336 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Creative Agencies: 792 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Home Services
2,191 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Property Management: 1,194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,764 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,616 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Hair Salons: 970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,436 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Home Infusion: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
1,088 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Hotels: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 201 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
997 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Gas Stations: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
899 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Daycare Centers: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
611 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
514 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
332 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Bars & Pubs: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
288 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
238 related employer businesses in Miami-Dade County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Miami-Dade County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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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