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Selling a Business in Anderson County

Anderson County has 891 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are retail and repair, personal care and other services.

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LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Anderson County by the numbers

891

891

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

87%

87%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

3,840

3,840

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

12,803

12,803

EMPLOYMENT

$573 million

$573 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

375

375

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 Anderson County compares

  • Anderson County ranks 68th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses was unchanged between 2018 and 2023.

  • Retail makes up 18% of employer businesses in Anderson County, compared with 13% in Texas.

  • 375 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Anderson County ranks 68th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses was unchanged between 2018 and 2023.

  • Retail makes up 18% of employer businesses in Anderson County, compared with 13% in Texas.

  • 375 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 164 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 113 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 113 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 92 employer businesses

  • Construction: 69 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 164 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 113 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 113 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 92 employer businesses

  • Construction: 69 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in Anderson County

Retail, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service

Every kind of business we sell in Anderson County

These are the industries in Anderson County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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.

Restaurants & Food

80 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Medical Practices

61 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Construction & Engineering

60 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Plumbing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • General Contracting: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

49 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Retail Stores

45 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Automotive & Boat

41 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Auto Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

32 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Logistics & Transportation

32 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

30 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Gas Stations: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

13 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Hospitality & Travel

12 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Hotels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Manufacturing

9 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Beauty & Personal Care

7 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Education & Childcare

7 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Daycare Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

5 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Senior Care & Living

4 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Entertainment & Recreation

3 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

These are the industries in Anderson County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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.

Restaurants & Food

80 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Medical Practices

61 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Construction & Engineering

60 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Plumbing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • General Contracting: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

49 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Retail Stores

45 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Automotive & Boat

41 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Auto Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

32 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Logistics & Transportation

32 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

30 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Gas Stations: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

13 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Hospitality & Travel

12 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Hotels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Manufacturing

9 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Beauty & Personal Care

7 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Education & Childcare

7 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Daycare Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

5 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Senior Care & Living

4 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Entertainment & Recreation

3 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Anderson County.

Working with owners in Anderson County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Anderson County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Anderson County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Anderson County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Anderson County?

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 Anderson County

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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