Selling a Business in Pinellas County
Pinellas County has 32,509 employer businesses, and 89% 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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Pinellas County by the numbers
32,509
32,509
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
111,471
111,471
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
425,004
425,004
EMPLOYMENT
$25.5 billion
$25.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
10,320
10,320
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 Pinellas County compares
Pinellas County ranks 6th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Pinellas County, compared with 11% in Florida.
10,320 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Pinellas County ranks 6th of 67 Florida counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Pinellas County, compared with 11% in Florida.
10,320 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,256 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,136 employer businesses
Retail: 3,779 employer businesses
Construction: 2,793 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,757 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,256 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,136 employer businesses
Retail: 3,779 employer businesses
Construction: 2,793 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,757 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Pinellas County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Pinellas County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Pinellas 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
3,126 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
General Contracting: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,740 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,056 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,649 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,069 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,313 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 933 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 826 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,431 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
984 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Auto Repair: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
823 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Metal Fabrication: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 103 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.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
806 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Property Management: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
685 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Hair Salons: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
624 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
584 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
457 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
General Freight Trucking: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
446 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
409 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Gas Stations: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
326 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Hotels: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
314 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Bars & Pubs: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
249 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Daycare Centers: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
230 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
225 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
163 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
79 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Pinellas 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
3,126 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
General Contracting: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,740 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,056 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,649 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,069 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,313 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 933 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 826 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,431 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
984 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Auto Repair: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
823 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Metal Fabrication: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 103 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.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
806 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Property Management: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
685 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Hair Salons: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
624 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
584 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
457 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
General Freight Trucking: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
446 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
409 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Gas Stations: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
326 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Hotels: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
314 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Bars & Pubs: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
249 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Daycare Centers: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
230 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
225 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
163 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
79 related employer businesses in Pinellas County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Pinellas County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Pinellas County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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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