Selling a Business in Port St. Lucie
Owners in the Port St. Lucie area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 13,692 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
Port St. Lucie by the numbers
13,692
13,692
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
69,824
69,824
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
142,562
142,562
EMPLOYMENT
$6.8 billion
$6.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,387
4,387
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 Port St. Lucie compares
The Port St. Lucie area ranks 11th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 18.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 14% of employer businesses in Port St. Lucie, compared with 11% in Florida.
4,387 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Port St. Lucie area ranks 11th of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 18.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 14% of employer businesses in Port St. Lucie, compared with 11% in Florida.
4,387 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,974 employer businesses
Retail: 1,639 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,636 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,599 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,264 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,974 employer businesses
Retail: 1,639 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,636 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,599 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,264 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 Port St. Lucie
Construction, retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Port St. Lucie
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Port St. Lucie. 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
2,160 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Interior Finishing: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
General Contracting: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,038 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Primary & Family Care: 421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,011 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Real Estate Brokerages: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
964 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Full-Service Restaurants: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
620 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
493 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Auto Repair: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Boat Dealerships: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
337 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Residential Cleaning: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 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.
Logistics & Transportation
321 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
General Freight Trucking: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
272 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Hair Salons: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
261 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Metal Fabrication: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
227 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
220 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Gas Stations: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 89 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
197 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Home Infusion: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
172 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Creative Agencies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
130 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Bars & Pubs: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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
97 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
93 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Daycare Centers: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
92 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Assisted Living Facilities: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
90 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Hotels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
68 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 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.
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 Port St. Lucie. 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
2,160 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Interior Finishing: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
General Contracting: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,038 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Primary & Family Care: 421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,011 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Real Estate Brokerages: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
964 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Full-Service Restaurants: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
620 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
493 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Auto Repair: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Boat Dealerships: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
337 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Residential Cleaning: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 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.
Logistics & Transportation
321 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
General Freight Trucking: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
272 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Hair Salons: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
261 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Metal Fabrication: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
227 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
220 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Gas Stations: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 89 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
197 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Home Infusion: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
172 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Creative Agencies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
130 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Bars & Pubs: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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
97 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
93 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Daycare Centers: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
92 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Assisted Living Facilities: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
90 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Hotels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
68 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Port St. Lucie.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 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.
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 Port St. Lucie ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie
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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