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Miami, FL Market Report

Gateway to Latin America with booming international business, tourism, and real estate markets.

6.2M

Metro Population

+2.8%

Annual Growth

920

Listed Businesses

$540K

Median Asking Price

🏙️ Market Overview

6.2M metro

Population · +2.8%/yr growth

Top Industries:
• Tourism & Hospitality
• International Trade
• Real Estate

📊 Acquisition Activity

920

businesses listed for sale

Avg. time on market: 3.7 months

Median asking price: $540K

Price range: $200K – $6.0M

2,650 active buyers

🏦 SBA Lending Snapshot — Miami

23%

7(a) Approval Rate

$595K

Avg. Loan Size

Top Lenders

Ocean Bank · First Horizon Bank · Banistmo

SBA Performance: Good — international trade and hospitality businesses get strong SBA support

📈 Business Valuation Multiples — Miami

Industry	SDE Multiple	EBITDA Multiple	Notes
Restaurant (FSR)	2.2x–3.0x	5.0x–6.5x	Tourism-driven; seasonal peaks Q1/Q4; international dining scene
HVAC / Plumbing	2.5x–3.3x	5.5x–6.8x	Year-round AC demand; humidity drives plumbing/service demand
Dental	3.0x–3.8x	6.5x–8.0x	Affluent snowbird and international patient base; cash pay premium
E-Commerce	2.0x–2.8x	4.5x–6.0x	LatAm import/export focus; cross-border logistics businesses valued
Landscaping	2.0x–2.8x	5.0x–6.2x	Year-round growing season; commercial and luxury residential
Professional Services	2.5x–3.3x	5.5x–6.8x	International business focus; bilingual services premium

SDE = Seller's Discretionary Earnings (cash flow to owner). EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortization. Multiples based on comparable transactions and market data.

🔍 Top Industries — Miami

🌐 International Trade & Logistics Very High

SDE 2.5x–3.3x SDE/EBITDA

Port of Miami driving LatAm trade. Customs brokers, freight forwarders, and import/export businesses command strong multiples. Year-round demand from tourism and trade.

🌴 Hospitality & Tourism High

SDE 2.2x–3.0x SDE/EBITDA

Hotel management, tour operations, and restaurant groups active. Seasonality creates buying opportunities for motivated sellers in summer months.

🏠 Real Estate Services Active

SDE 2.8x–3.7x SDE/EBITDA

Property management, commercial brokerage, and real estate tech businesses. High transaction volume drives demand. International buyers keeping valuations elevated.

💼 Recent Notable Deals — Miami

$850K

SBA 7(a)

Customs Brokerage (Doral)

2.9x SDE — established Port of Miami client relationships · 2025

$2.4M

Conventional

Boutique Hotel (South Beach)

2.5x SDE — 42 keys; strong international bookings · 2025

$480K

SBA 7(a)

HVAC Service Company (Fort Lauderdale)

3.0x SDE — recurring commercial maintenance contracts · 2024

📈 Growth Signals

Port of Miami tunnel complete — faster cargo throughput
Tech companies fleeing California/New York relocating HQs to Miami
$6B Miami Worldcenter mixed-use development underway
Climate-tech investment flowing into South Florida

⚠️ Key Risks

Hurricane exposure — business interruption and insurance costs rising
Sea level rise creating long-term coastal property uncertainty
International political instability affecting LatAm trade flows

🎯 12-Month Acquisition Outlook — Miami

Hot

12-month: Miami acquisition market stays hot. Corporate relocations from high-tax states fueling deal flow. International buyers active. Hospitality and trade businesses most in demand.

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