Selling a Business in Orlando
Owners in the Orlando area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 77,951 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Orlando by the numbers
77,951
77,951
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
417,590
417,590
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,232,903
1,232,903
EMPLOYMENT
$68.9 billion
$68.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
26,000
26,000
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 Orlando compares
The Orlando area ranks 3rd of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 16.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 8% of employer businesses in Orlando, compared with 8% in Florida.
26,000 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Orlando area ranks 3rd of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 16.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 8% of employer businesses in Orlando, compared with 8% in Florida.
26,000 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 10,741 employer businesses
Retail: 9,017 employer businesses
Construction: 8,635 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 8,205 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,592 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 10,741 employer businesses
Retail: 9,017 employer businesses
Construction: 8,635 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 8,205 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,592 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 Orlando
Professional and technical services, retail, construction, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Orlando
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Orlando. 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
9,530 related employer businesses in Orlando.
General Contracting: 2,653 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,961 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 967 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 967 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 690 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,257 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 497 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
5,903 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
5,437 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Primary & Family Care: 2,243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 978 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
3,701 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,433 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Auto Repair: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 502 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,366 related employer businesses in Orlando.
General Freight Trucking: 1,652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
2,252 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Property Management: 1,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 920 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 920 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 82 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
1,531 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Hair Salons: 854 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
1,485 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Creative Agencies: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 127 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
1,433 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,364 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Printing & Plastics: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
983 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Gas Stations: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 297 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
960 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Hotels: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
861 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Compounding Pharmacies: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
679 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Daycare Centers: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
547 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Bars & Pubs: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 21 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.
Health & Fitness
487 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
383 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Non-Medical Home Care: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 34 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
353 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 102 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
304 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Water & Wastewater Services: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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 Orlando. 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
9,530 related employer businesses in Orlando.
General Contracting: 2,653 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,961 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 967 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 967 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 690 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,257 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 497 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
5,903 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
5,437 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Primary & Family Care: 2,243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 978 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
3,701 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,433 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Auto Repair: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 502 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,366 related employer businesses in Orlando.
General Freight Trucking: 1,652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
2,252 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Property Management: 1,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 920 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 920 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 82 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
1,531 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Hair Salons: 854 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
1,485 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Creative Agencies: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 127 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
1,433 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,364 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Printing & Plastics: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
983 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Gas Stations: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 297 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
960 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Hotels: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
861 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Compounding Pharmacies: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
679 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Daycare Centers: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
547 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Bars & Pubs: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 21 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.
Health & Fitness
487 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
383 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Non-Medical Home Care: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 34 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
353 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 102 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
304 related employer businesses in Orlando.
Water & Wastewater Services: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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 Orlando ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Orlando?
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 Orlando?
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 Orlando
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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