Selling a Business in North Port
Owners in the North Port area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 27,165 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
North Port by the numbers
27,165
27,165
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
109,999
109,999
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
284,150
284,150
EMPLOYMENT
$15.2 billion
$15.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,753
8,753
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 North Port compares
The North Port area ranks 5th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 16.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in North Port, compared with 11% in Florida.
8,753 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The North Port area ranks 5th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 16.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in North Port, compared with 11% in Florida.
8,753 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,574 employer businesses
Construction: 3,572 employer businesses
Retail: 3,148 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,040 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,424 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,574 employer businesses
Construction: 3,572 employer businesses
Retail: 3,148 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,040 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,424 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 North Port
Professional and technical services, construction, retail, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in North Port
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in North Port. 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
3,874 related employer businesses in North Port.
General Contracting: 893 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 855 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 506 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 506 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 51 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
2,551 related employer businesses in North Port.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,991 related employer businesses in North Port.
Primary & Family Care: 817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,780 related employer businesses in North Port.
Full-Service Restaurants: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,413 related employer businesses in North Port.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
791 related employer businesses in North Port.
Auto Repair: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 43 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: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
781 related employer businesses in North Port.
Residential Cleaning: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 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
591 related employer businesses in North Port.
Hair Salons: 355 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: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
507 related employer businesses in North Port.
Metal Fabrication: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Technology & Media
471 related employer businesses in North Port.
Creative Agencies: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
426 related employer businesses in North Port.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
413 related employer businesses in North Port.
General Freight Trucking: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
345 related employer businesses in North Port.
Home Infusion: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
308 related employer businesses in North Port.
Gas Stations: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 122 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
198 related employer businesses in North Port.
Hotels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 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
196 related employer businesses in North Port.
Bars & Pubs: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 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.
Education & Childcare
181 related employer businesses in North Port.
Daycare Centers: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
166 related employer businesses in North Port.
Non-Medical Home Care: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 25 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
165 related employer businesses in North Port.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
133 related employer businesses in North Port.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 47 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
114 related employer businesses in North Port.
Water & Wastewater Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
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 North Port. 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
3,874 related employer businesses in North Port.
General Contracting: 893 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 855 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 506 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 506 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 51 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
2,551 related employer businesses in North Port.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,991 related employer businesses in North Port.
Primary & Family Care: 817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,780 related employer businesses in North Port.
Full-Service Restaurants: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,413 related employer businesses in North Port.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
791 related employer businesses in North Port.
Auto Repair: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 43 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: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
781 related employer businesses in North Port.
Residential Cleaning: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 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
591 related employer businesses in North Port.
Hair Salons: 355 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: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
507 related employer businesses in North Port.
Metal Fabrication: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Technology & Media
471 related employer businesses in North Port.
Creative Agencies: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
426 related employer businesses in North Port.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
413 related employer businesses in North Port.
General Freight Trucking: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
345 related employer businesses in North Port.
Home Infusion: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
308 related employer businesses in North Port.
Gas Stations: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 122 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
198 related employer businesses in North Port.
Hotels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 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
196 related employer businesses in North Port.
Bars & Pubs: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 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.
Education & Childcare
181 related employer businesses in North Port.
Daycare Centers: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
166 related employer businesses in North Port.
Non-Medical Home Care: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 25 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
165 related employer businesses in North Port.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
133 related employer businesses in North Port.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 47 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
114 related employer businesses in North Port.
Water & Wastewater Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
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 North Port ask
How long does it take to sell a business in North Port?
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 North Port?
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 North Port
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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