Selling a Business in Palm Bay
Owners in the Palm Bay area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 15,510 employer businesses, and 88% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Palm Bay by the numbers
15,510
15,510
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
60,649
60,649
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
205,503
205,503
EMPLOYMENT
$11.9 billion
$11.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,567
5,567
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 Palm Bay compares
The Palm Bay area ranks 8th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 7.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 13% of employer businesses in Palm Bay, compared with 12% in Florida.
5,567 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Palm Bay area ranks 8th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 7.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 13% of employer businesses in Palm Bay, compared with 12% in Florida.
5,567 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,061 employer businesses
Retail: 2,049 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,869 employer businesses
Construction: 1,750 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,466 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,061 employer businesses
Retail: 2,049 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,869 employer businesses
Construction: 1,750 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,466 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 Palm Bay
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Palm Bay
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Palm Bay. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,114 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
General Contracting: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,236 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Primary & Family Care: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,208 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Full-Service Restaurants: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,110 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Real Estate Brokerages: 444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
765 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
518 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Auto Repair: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
400 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Residential Cleaning: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 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.
Manufacturing
357 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Metal Fabrication: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
348 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Hair Salons: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
291 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Gas Stations: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 78 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.
Logistics & Transportation
261 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
General Freight Trucking: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
215 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
196 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Compounding Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
193 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
152 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Hotels: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 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.
Senior Care & Living
125 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Assisted Living Facilities: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
121 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Bars & Pubs: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
111 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Daycare Centers: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
102 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
87 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 22 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
83 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Waste Management & Recycling: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 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 Palm Bay. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,114 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
General Contracting: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,236 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Primary & Family Care: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,208 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Full-Service Restaurants: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,110 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Real Estate Brokerages: 444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
765 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
518 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Auto Repair: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
400 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Residential Cleaning: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 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.
Manufacturing
357 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Metal Fabrication: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
348 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Hair Salons: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
291 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Gas Stations: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 78 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.
Logistics & Transportation
261 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
General Freight Trucking: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
215 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
196 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Compounding Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
193 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
152 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Hotels: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 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.
Senior Care & Living
125 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Assisted Living Facilities: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
121 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Bars & Pubs: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
111 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Daycare Centers: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
102 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
87 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 22 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
83 related employer businesses in Palm Bay.
Waste Management & Recycling: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 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 Palm Bay ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay
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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