Selling a Business in Denton County
Denton County has 20,025 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.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Denton County by the numbers
20,025
20,025
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
115,434
115,434
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
280,349
280,349
EMPLOYMENT
$16.6 billion
$16.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,086
7,086
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 Denton County compares
Denton County ranks 7th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 29.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Denton County, compared with 12% in Texas.
7,086 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Denton County ranks 7th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 29.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Denton County, compared with 12% in Texas.
7,086 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,295 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,545 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,137 employer businesses
Retail: 2,030 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,690 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,295 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,545 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,137 employer businesses
Retail: 2,030 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,690 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Denton County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Denton County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Denton County. 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
2,006 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 842 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,841 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Primary & Family Care: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
1,706 related employer businesses in Denton County.
General Contracting: 493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,402 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
761 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
563 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
513 related employer businesses in Denton County.
General Freight Trucking: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
435 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Hair Salons: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
414 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Property Management: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
371 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
366 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Metal Fabrication: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Technology & Media
329 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
302 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Gas Stations: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
244 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Daycare Centers: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
234 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Home Infusion: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
156 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
146 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Bars & Pubs: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
145 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Hotels: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
131 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
113 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
88 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Denton County. 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
2,006 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 842 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,841 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Primary & Family Care: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
1,706 related employer businesses in Denton County.
General Contracting: 493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,402 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
761 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
563 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
513 related employer businesses in Denton County.
General Freight Trucking: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
435 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Hair Salons: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
414 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Property Management: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
371 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
366 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Metal Fabrication: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Technology & Media
329 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
302 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Gas Stations: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
244 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Daycare Centers: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
234 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Home Infusion: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
156 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
146 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Bars & Pubs: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
145 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Hotels: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
131 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
113 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
88 related employer businesses in Denton County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Denton County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Denton County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Denton 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 Denton 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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