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Orlando, FL Market Report

World-class tourism engine with rapidly growing tech, healthcare, and residential construction sectors.

2.7M

Metro Population

+2.6%

Annual Growth

840

Listed Businesses

$445K

Median Asking Price

🏙️ Market Overview

2.7M metro

Population · +2.6%/yr growth

Top Industries:
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Technology
• Construction

📊 Acquisition Activity

840

businesses listed for sale

Avg. time on market: 3.8 months

Median asking price: $445K

Price range: $175K – $4.5M

2,300 active buyers

🏦 SBA Lending Snapshot — Orlando

23%

7(a) Approval Rate

$510K

Avg. Loan Size

Top Lenders

Seacoast Bank · Centennial Bank · Valley National Bank

SBA Performance: Good — tourism and hospitality financing active; strong SBA support

📈 Business Valuation Multiples — Orlando

Industry	SDE Multiple	EBITDA Multiple	Notes
Restaurant (FSR)	2.1x–2.9x	4.7x–6.2x	Theme park tourism drives year-round demand; tourist corridor premium
HVAC / Plumbing	2.5x–3.3x	5.5x–6.8x	Year-round AC demand; rapid residential construction drives demand
Dental	2.9x–3.7x	6.3x–7.8x	Growing population; strong insurance base from hospitality employment
E-Commerce	1.9x–2.7x	4.3x–5.8x	Growing logistics hub; I-Drive tourist commerce e-commerce active
Landscaping	2.1x–2.9x	5.1x–6.4x	Year-round growth; new construction landscaping in high demand
Professional Services	2.5x–3.2x	5.4x–6.7x	Theme park industry spillover for entertainment-adjacent services

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 — Orlando

🎢 Tourism & Hospitality Very High

SDE 2.2x–3.0x SDE/EBITDA

Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld drive 75M+ annual visitors. Hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and tourist services active market. Seasonal creates buying opportunities for motivated sellers.

🔨 Construction & Trades High

SDE 2.5x–3.3x SDE/EBITDA

Rapid population growth and new resort construction keeps trades busy. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC companies have 6–12 month backlogs. Strong SBA lending for trades businesses.

💻 Technology Services Active

SDE 2.9x–3.8x SDE/EBITDA

UCF tech corridor and tech company relocations creating demand for IT services and software businesses. Remote-work-enabled companies command premium multiples.

💼 Recent Notable Deals — Orlando

$1.2M

SBA 7(a)

Hotel Management Company (I-Drive)

2.4x SDE — 120 keys; Disney-area location · 2025

$490K

SBA 7(a)

Electrical Contractor (Kissimmee)

3.0x SDE — new construction focus; $163K SDE · 2025

$620K

Conventional

Theme Park Supplier (Lake Buena Vista)

2.8x SDE — food/beverage supply to Disney vendors · 2024

📈 Growth Signals

Universal Epic Universe opening 2025 — $1B+ investment
Disney $17B+ investment in parks and experiences expansion
UCF tech corridor expanding; tech relocations from California
Population growth +2.6% YoY; fastest-growing Central FL metro

⚠️ Key Risks

Hurricane exposure — Ian/Maria aftermath still in insurance market
Tourism sector sensitivity to recession and travel trends
Seasonal employment affecting hospitality worker availability

🎯 12-Month Acquisition Outlook — Orlando