Selling a Business in Jacksonville
Owners in the Jacksonville area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 44,152 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Jacksonville by the numbers
44,152
44,152
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
179,550
179,550
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
664,343
664,343
EMPLOYMENT
$40.4 billion
$40.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
15,866
15,866
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 Jacksonville compares
The Jacksonville area ranks 4th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Jacksonville, compared with 3% in Florida.
15,866 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Jacksonville area ranks 4th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Jacksonville, compared with 3% in Florida.
15,866 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,674 employer businesses
Retail: 5,351 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,184 employer businesses
Construction: 5,066 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,143 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,674 employer businesses
Retail: 5,351 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,184 employer businesses
Construction: 5,066 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,143 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 Jacksonville
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Jacksonville
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Jacksonville. 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
5,545 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
General Contracting: 1,464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 794 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,514 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Primary & Family Care: 1,583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,420 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
3,261 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 729 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 620 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,049 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 669 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,688 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
General Freight Trucking: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,363 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Auto Repair: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 34 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,091 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Hair Salons: 533 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,055 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Residential Cleaning: 451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 41 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
773 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
721 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Printing & Plastics: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
691 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Gas Stations: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 248 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.
Technology & Media
642 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Creative Agencies: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
507 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Home Infusion: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
455 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Daycare Centers: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
394 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Hotels: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
319 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
287 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Outdoor Recreation: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 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.
Senior Care & Living
262 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Non-Medical Home Care: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
206 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 66 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.
Energy & Utilities
202 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Water & Wastewater Services: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 8 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.
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 Jacksonville. 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
5,545 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
General Contracting: 1,464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 794 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,514 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Primary & Family Care: 1,583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,420 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
3,261 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 729 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 620 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,049 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 669 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,688 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
General Freight Trucking: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,363 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Auto Repair: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 34 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,091 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Hair Salons: 533 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,055 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Residential Cleaning: 451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 41 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
773 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
721 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Printing & Plastics: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
691 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Gas Stations: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 248 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.
Technology & Media
642 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Creative Agencies: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
507 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Home Infusion: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
455 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Daycare Centers: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
394 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Hotels: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
319 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
287 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Outdoor Recreation: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 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.
Senior Care & Living
262 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Non-Medical Home Care: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
206 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 66 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.
Energy & Utilities
202 related employer businesses in Jacksonville.
Water & Wastewater Services: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 8 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.
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 Jacksonville ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville
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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