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Tampa, FL Market Report

Florida Gulf Coast hub with strong healthcare, tourism, and professional services sectors.

3.2M

Metro Population

+2.5%

Annual Growth

810

Listed Businesses

$460K

Median Asking Price

🏙️ Market Overview

3.2M metro

Population · +2.5%/yr growth

Top Industries:
• Healthcare
• Tourism
• Professional Services

📊 Acquisition Activity

810

businesses listed for sale

Avg. time on market: 3.9 months

Median asking price: $460K

Price range: $175K – $4.0M

2,200 active buyers

🏦 SBA Lending Snapshot — Tampa

24%

7(a) Approval Rate

$530K

Avg. Loan Size

Top Lenders

Synovus · Centennial Bank · Seacoast Bank

SBA Performance: Good — healthcare and service businesses get approvals; tourism seasonal

📈 Business Valuation Multiples — Tampa

Industry	SDE Multiple	EBITDA Multiple	Notes
Restaurant (FSR)	2.0x–2.8x	4.6x–6.0x	Tourism and waterfront dining; seasonal peaks Q1/Q4
HVAC / Plumbing	2.5x–3.3x	5.5x–6.8x	Humid climate drives AC demand; hurricane prep businesses active
Dental	2.9x–3.7x	6.3x–7.8x	Retiree and snowbird patient base; seasonal population flux
E-Commerce	1.8x–2.6x	4.0x–5.5x	Growing logistics sector; Port Tampa Bay expanding
Landscaping	2.0x–2.8x	4.9x–6.1x	Year-round growing; commercial real estate landscaping active
Professional Services	2.4x–3.2x	5.3x–6.6x	Growing retiree population drives financial planning demand

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 — Tampa

🏥 Healthcare Services High

SDE 2.8x–3.6x SDE/EBITDA

AdventHealth and Tampa General expansion driving healthcare M&A. Home health, senior care, and medical billing businesses most active. Strong insurance market supports valuations.

🔨 Construction & Trades Active

SDE 2.5x–3.3x SDE/EBITDA

Gulf Coast development booming. Hurricane repair and roofing companies in high demand. New construction and renovation keeps trades busy year-round.

🌴 Tourism & Hospitality Active

SDE 2.2x–3.0x SDE/EBITDA

Cruise industry recovery driving hotel, restaurant, and entertainment M&A. Seasonal buyer opportunities in summer. Beachfront and waterfront businesses command premium multiples.

💼 Recent Notable Deals — Tampa

$680K

SBA 7(a)

Home Health Agency (Tampa)

2.9x SDE — Medicare-certified; 85% recurring revenue · 2025

$420K

SBA 7(a)

Roofing Company (Clearwater)

3.2x SDE — hurricane repair specialty; strong insurance contracts · 2025

$760K

Conventional

Restaurant Group (Ybor City)

2.4x SDE — 3 locations; established tourism traffic · 2024

📈 Growth Signals

Port Tampa Bay expanding — $2B infrastructure investment
Cruise industry boom: 1M+ passengers in 2024
Tampa General Hospital $500M expansion underway
Population growth +2.5% YoY; retiree in-migration strong

⚠️ Key Risks

Hurricane exposure — Ian aftermath still affecting insurance market
Seasonal tourism creates revenue volatility for hospitality businesses
Competition with South Florida for healthcare talent

🎯 12-Month Acquisition Outlook — Tampa