Automotive
Marion County, FL
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
13% below marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on 439 listings. This one asks 2.7x, about 13% below that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$1.8M.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $1.8M vs this $1.6M ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in automotive repair & dealers are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Automotive Repair & Dealers benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
70%
Industry charge-off
1.2%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$250,000
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, Live Oak Banking Company.
Based on 15,276 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
high SDE margin, priced below 1.5x revenue and strong SDE.
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Key points
Business description
This is a Top Brand with a Great reputation and unprecedented NATIONAL recognition. The business provides a great lifestyle with family-friendly operating hours, typically M-F (Saturdays vary). The company specializes in Complete Car Care, including transmissions, brakes, electrical, tune-ups, oil-changes, etc. The center is situated in a modern well-maintained facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment; Approx. 6500 sf., 8 Bays. Located in a high traffic, high visibility area with easy access from a busy street. IMPORTANT: this is not absentee/semi-absentee. The Franchisor requires the buyer to operate the business on a daily basis, appx. 30-40 hours/week. Buyer must live in the area or be willing to move. Highlights: Non-Disclosure Agreement/NDA is required. The sale is confidential which is why we are not publishing sensitive financial information or the name. Information provided to qualified buyers with NDA in place. Data, financial information, etc. stated by seller and must be confirmed and verified by the buyer and their own advisors. *Sales/SDE 2026 Projections.
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