Selling a Business in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County has 18,519 employer businesses, and 88% 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
Fort Bend County by the numbers
18,519
18,519
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
123,181
123,181
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
222,203
222,203
EMPLOYMENT
$11.5 billion
$11.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,820
5,820
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 Fort Bend County compares
Fort Bend County ranks 8th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 32.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 15% of employer businesses in Fort Bend County, compared with 12% in Texas.
5,820 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Fort Bend County ranks 8th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 32.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 15% of employer businesses in Fort Bend County, compared with 12% in Texas.
5,820 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,927 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,820 employer businesses
Retail: 2,440 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,626 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,361 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,927 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,820 employer businesses
Retail: 2,440 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,626 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,361 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Fort Bend County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Fort Bend County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Fort Bend 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.
Medical Practices
2,055 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Primary & Family Care: 718 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,612 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 636 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,281 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
General Contracting: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,233 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
748 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
621 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Gas Stations: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
506 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
General Freight Trucking: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
501 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
426 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Home Infusion: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
423 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Hair Salons: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
407 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Auto Repair: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
336 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Metal Fabrication: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
330 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Property Management: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
310 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Daycare Centers: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
223 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
162 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Oil & Gas Services: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Hospitality & Travel
139 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Hotels: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Health & Fitness
128 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
119 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Bars & Pubs: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
119 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
79 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Fort Bend 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.
Medical Practices
2,055 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Primary & Family Care: 718 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,612 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 636 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,281 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
General Contracting: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,233 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
748 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
621 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Gas Stations: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
506 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
General Freight Trucking: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
501 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
426 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Home Infusion: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
423 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Hair Salons: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
407 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Auto Repair: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
336 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Metal Fabrication: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
330 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Property Management: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
310 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Daycare Centers: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
223 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
162 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Oil & Gas Services: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Hospitality & Travel
139 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Hotels: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Health & Fitness
128 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
119 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Bars & Pubs: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
119 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
79 related employer businesses in Fort Bend County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Fort Bend County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Fort Bend County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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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