Selling a Business in Virginia Beach
Owners in the Virginia Beach area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 39,669 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Virginia Beach by the numbers
39,669
39,669
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
136,381
136,381
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
642,536
642,536
EMPLOYMENT
$35.9 billion
$35.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
17,173
17,173
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 Virginia Beach compares
The Virginia Beach area ranks 1st of 9 Virginia metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Virginia Beach, compared with 6% in Virginia.
17,173 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Virginia Beach area ranks 1st of 9 Virginia metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Virginia Beach, compared with 6% in Virginia.
17,173 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 5,415 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,647 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,553 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,418 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,127 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 5,415 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,647 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,553 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,418 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,127 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 Virginia Beach
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Virginia Beach
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Virginia Beach. 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
4,550 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
General Contracting: 1,296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,075 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,029 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Primary & Family Care: 867 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,670 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,039 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 586 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,128 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 719 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,539 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Auto Repair: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,053 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
General Freight Trucking: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,049 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Hair Salons: 554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,047 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Residential Cleaning: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 31 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
855 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Gas Stations: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 348 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
688 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Home Infusion: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
655 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Metal Fabrication: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
599 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
495 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Hotels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
401 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Daycare Centers: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
396 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
380 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 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
255 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Outdoor Recreation: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 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.
Senior Care & Living
234 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Non-Medical Home Care: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 22 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
216 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 54 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
215 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Water & Wastewater Services: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
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 Virginia Beach. 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
4,550 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
General Contracting: 1,296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,075 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,029 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Primary & Family Care: 867 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,670 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,039 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 586 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,128 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 719 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,539 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Auto Repair: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,053 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
General Freight Trucking: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,049 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Hair Salons: 554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,047 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Residential Cleaning: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 31 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
855 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Gas Stations: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 348 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
688 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Home Infusion: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
655 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Metal Fabrication: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
599 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
495 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Hotels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
401 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Daycare Centers: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
396 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
380 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 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
255 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Outdoor Recreation: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 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.
Senior Care & Living
234 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Non-Medical Home Care: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 22 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
216 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 54 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
215 related employer businesses in Virginia Beach.
Water & Wastewater Services: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
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 Virginia Beach ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach
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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