Selling a Business in Deltona

Owners in the Deltona area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 17,065 employer businesses, and 89% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Deltona by the numbers

17,065

17,065

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

89%

89%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

74,090

74,090

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

187,361

187,361

EMPLOYMENT

$8.5 billion

$8.5 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

5,908

5,908

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 Deltona compares

  • The Deltona area ranks 7th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 11.9% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Deltona, compared with 11% in Florida.

  • 5,908 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • The Deltona area ranks 7th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 11.9% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Deltona, compared with 11% in Florida.

  • 5,908 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 2,327 employer businesses

  • Construction: 2,228 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 1,899 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 1,810 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 1,648 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 2,327 employer businesses

  • Construction: 2,228 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 1,899 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 1,810 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 1,648 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

Every kind of business we sell in Deltona

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Deltona. 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

2,459 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • General Contracting: 554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Roofing & Siding: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

1,359 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Financial & Professional Services

1,269 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Medical Practices

1,182 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Retail Stores

906 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Automotive & Boat

632 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Auto Repair: 221 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: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Boat Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Home Services

460 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Manufacturing

348 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Logistics & Transportation

334 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Gas Stations & Convenience

323 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Beauty & Personal Care

314 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Hair Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

233 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Hotels: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 15 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.

Wholesale & Distribution

226 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

217 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Technology & Media

208 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Entertainment & Recreation

182 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Bars & Pubs: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Bowling Alleys: 3 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.

Education & Childcare

149 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Daycare Centers: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Health & Fitness

119 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Senior Care & Living

109 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Pet Services

102 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Energy & Utilities

84 related employer businesses in Deltona.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Deltona. 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

2,459 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • General Contracting: 554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Roofing & Siding: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

1,359 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Financial & Professional Services

1,269 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Medical Practices

1,182 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Retail Stores

906 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Automotive & Boat

632 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Auto Repair: 221 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: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Boat Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Home Services

460 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Manufacturing

348 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Logistics & Transportation

334 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Gas Stations & Convenience

323 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Beauty & Personal Care

314 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Hair Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

233 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Hotels: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 15 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.

Wholesale & Distribution

226 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

217 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Technology & Media

208 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Entertainment & Recreation

182 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Bars & Pubs: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Bowling Alleys: 3 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.

Education & Childcare

149 related employer businesses in Deltona.

  • Daycare Centers: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Health & Fitness

119 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Senior Care & Living

109 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Pet Services

102 related employer businesses in Deltona.

Energy & Utilities

84 related employer businesses in Deltona.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

Counties in this metro area

Working with owners in Deltona

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Deltona. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Deltona ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Deltona?

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 Deltona?

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 Deltona

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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