Selling a Business in Cape Coral
Owners in the Cape Coral area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 22,756 employer businesses, and 88% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Cape Coral by the numbers
22,756
22,756
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
114,704
114,704
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
264,855
264,855
EMPLOYMENT
$14.7 billion
$14.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,556
7,556
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 Cape Coral compares
The Cape Coral area ranks 6th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 18.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Cape Coral, compared with 11% in Florida.
7,556 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Cape Coral area ranks 6th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 18.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Cape Coral, compared with 11% in Florida.
7,556 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,887 employer businesses
Retail: 2,620 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,592 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,204 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 2,053 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,887 employer businesses
Retail: 2,620 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,592 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,204 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 2,053 employer businesses
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Cape Coral
Construction, retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Cape Coral
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Cape Coral. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
4,041 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
General Contracting: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,188 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,486 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Full-Service Restaurants: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,478 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Primary & Family Care: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,135 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
759 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Auto Repair: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
750 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Residential Cleaning: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
510 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Hair Salons: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
437 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
General Freight Trucking: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
358 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
321 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Creative Agencies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
317 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Metal Fabrication: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
286 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Home Infusion: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
249 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Gas Stations: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
175 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Hotels: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
168 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
137 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Water & Wastewater Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
135 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Daycare Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
112 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Non-Medical Home Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
110 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
106 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Cape Coral. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
4,041 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
General Contracting: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,188 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,486 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Full-Service Restaurants: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,478 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Primary & Family Care: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,135 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
759 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Auto Repair: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
750 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Residential Cleaning: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
510 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Hair Salons: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
437 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
General Freight Trucking: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
358 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
321 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Creative Agencies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
317 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Metal Fabrication: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
286 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Home Infusion: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
249 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Gas Stations: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
175 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Hotels: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
168 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
137 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Water & Wastewater Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
135 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Daycare Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
112 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Non-Medical Home Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
110 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
106 related employer businesses in Cape Coral.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Cape Coral ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Cape Coral?
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 Cape Coral?
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 Cape Coral
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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