Selling a Business in Orange County
Orange County has 45,588 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
Orange County by the numbers
45,588
45,588
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
234,917
234,917
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
842,028
842,028
EMPLOYMENT
$49.1 billion
$49.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
15,234
15,234
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 Orange County compares
Orange County ranks 4th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 17.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 9% of employer businesses in Orange County, compared with 7% in Florida.
15,234 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Orange County ranks 4th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 17.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 9% of employer businesses in Orange County, compared with 7% in Florida.
15,234 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,883 employer businesses
Retail: 5,161 employer businesses
Construction: 4,536 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,512 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,947 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,883 employer businesses
Retail: 5,161 employer businesses
Construction: 4,536 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,512 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,947 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Orange County
Professional and technical services, retail, construction, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Orange County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Orange 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
5,057 related employer businesses in Orange County.
General Contracting: 1,523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,025 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,664 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 813 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
3,484 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,935 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,227 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 913 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,477 related employer businesses in Orange County.
General Freight Trucking: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,386 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Auto Repair: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,253 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Property Management: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
975 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Creative Agencies: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
943 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
861 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Hair Salons: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
768 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Printing & Plastics: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
617 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Hotels: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
535 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Gas Stations: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
429 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
403 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Daycare Centers: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
343 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Bars & Pubs: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
275 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
194 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
178 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
144 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Orange 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
5,057 related employer businesses in Orange County.
General Contracting: 1,523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,025 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,664 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 813 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
3,484 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,935 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,227 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 913 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,477 related employer businesses in Orange County.
General Freight Trucking: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,386 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Auto Repair: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,253 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Property Management: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
975 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Creative Agencies: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
943 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
861 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Hair Salons: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
768 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Printing & Plastics: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
617 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Hotels: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
535 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Gas Stations: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
429 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
403 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Daycare Centers: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
343 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Bars & Pubs: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
275 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
194 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
178 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
144 related employer businesses in Orange County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Orange County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Orange County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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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