Selling a Business in Grimes County

These are the industries in Grimes 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

62 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

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

• General Contracting: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Plumbing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

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

• Landscaping: 8 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: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

40 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

Manufacturing

30 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Metal Fabrication: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

Retail Stores

24 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Gas Stations & Convenience

21 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Gas Stations: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Logistics & Transportation

21 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• General Freight Trucking: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

16 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Insurance Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Home Services

14 related employer businesses in Grimes 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

12 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Medical Practices

12 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Veterinary Medicine: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Primary & Family Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

9 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Pet Services

8 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Pet Grooming & Spas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Boarding, Daycare & Training: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Automotive & Boat

6 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Auto Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Hospitality & Travel

3 related employer businesses in Grimes County.

• Hotels: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.