Selling a Business in Erath County

These are the industries in Erath 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.

Construction & Engineering

128 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• General Contracting: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Plumbing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Electrical: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Landscaping: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Interior Finishing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Civil Engineering: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

• Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

97 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Financial & Professional Services

63 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Insurance Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Private Lending: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Wealth Management: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Medical Practices

62 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Primary & Family Care: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Veterinary Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Dental Practices: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Home Health & Hospice: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Retail Stores

62 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Sporting Goods & Firearms: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

42 related employer businesses in Erath County.

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

• Collision Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Car Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

• Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Logistics & Transportation

27 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• General Freight Trucking: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

24 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Gas Stations: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Manufacturing

24 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Metal Fabrication: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

• Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.

• Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

21 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

• Waste Management & Recycling: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

Wholesale & Distribution

17 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Home Services

12 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Residential Cleaning: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

• Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Beauty & Personal Care

10 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

• Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

10 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Bars & Pubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

• Outdoor Recreation: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

9 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Hotels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

7 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Home Infusion: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Health & Fitness

5 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Gyms & Health Clubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

• Yoga Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

• Pilates Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

• Personal Training Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Technology & Media

4 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Education & Childcare

3 related employer businesses in Erath County.

• Daycare Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.