Selling a Business in Tampa
Owners in the Tampa area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 91,335 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
Tampa by the numbers
91,335
91,335
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
413,356
413,356
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,288,208
1,288,208
EMPLOYMENT
$80.4 billion
$80.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
30,332
30,332
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 Tampa compares
The Tampa area ranks 2nd of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Tampa, compared with 6% in Florida.
30,332 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Tampa area ranks 2nd of 22 Florida metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Tampa, compared with 6% in Florida.
30,332 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 13,859 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 11,513 employer businesses
Retail: 10,673 employer businesses
Construction: 9,077 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 7,710 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 13,859 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 11,513 employer businesses
Retail: 10,673 employer businesses
Construction: 9,077 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 7,710 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 Tampa
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Tampa
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Tampa. 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
10,093 related employer businesses in Tampa.
General Contracting: 2,381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 867 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
7,500 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Primary & Family Care: 3,070 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
7,327 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 635 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
6,254 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 627 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 609 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,086 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,099 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,827 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Auto Repair: 1,042 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
2,196 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Residential Cleaning: 921 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 921 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 864 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 87 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
2,020 related employer businesses in Tampa.
General Freight Trucking: 1,343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,926 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Hair Salons: 1,140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,803 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Metal Fabrication: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,673 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
1,510 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,323 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Compounding Pharmacies: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,320 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Gas Stations: 868 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 452 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.
Education & Childcare
821 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Daycare Centers: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
750 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Hotels: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
723 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Bars & Pubs: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 15 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
641 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
590 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Non-Medical Home Care: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 66 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
464 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 141 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
351 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Water & Wastewater Services: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 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 Tampa. 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
10,093 related employer businesses in Tampa.
General Contracting: 2,381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 867 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
7,500 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Primary & Family Care: 3,070 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
7,327 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 635 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
6,254 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 627 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 609 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,086 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,099 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,827 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Auto Repair: 1,042 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
2,196 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Residential Cleaning: 921 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 921 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 864 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 87 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
2,020 related employer businesses in Tampa.
General Freight Trucking: 1,343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,926 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Hair Salons: 1,140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,803 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Metal Fabrication: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,673 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
1,510 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,323 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Compounding Pharmacies: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,320 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Gas Stations: 868 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 452 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.
Education & Childcare
821 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Daycare Centers: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
750 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Hotels: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
723 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Bars & Pubs: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 15 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
641 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
590 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Non-Medical Home Care: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 66 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
464 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 141 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
351 related employer businesses in Tampa.
Water & Wastewater Services: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 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 Tampa ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Tampa?
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 Tampa?
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 Tampa
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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