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Selling a Business in Navarro County

Navarro County has 966 employer businesses, and 85% 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 health care and social assistance.

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LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Navarro County by the numbers

966

966

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

85%

85%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

4,697

4,697

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

13,928

13,928

EMPLOYMENT

$622 million

$622 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

427

427

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 Navarro County compares

  • Navarro County ranks 66th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Navarro County, compared with 3% in Texas.

  • 427 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Navarro County ranks 66th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Navarro County, compared with 3% in Texas.

  • 427 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 146 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 138 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 94 employer businesses

  • Construction: 90 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 84 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 146 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 138 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 94 employer businesses

  • Construction: 90 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 84 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Navarro County

These are the industries in Navarro 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

78 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Construction & Engineering

77 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • General Contracting: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • 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.

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

  • Electrical: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

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

  • Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

65 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Medical Practices

40 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Automotive & Boat

38 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Car Dealerships: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Repair: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 6 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.

  • Collision Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Retail Stores

35 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

34 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Gas Stations: 27 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.

Logistics & Transportation

26 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Wholesale & Distribution

19 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Education & Childcare

15 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Daycare Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

15 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

12 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Hospitality & Travel

8 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Hotels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

8 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Health & Fitness

4 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Beauty & Personal Care

3 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Hair Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

3 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

These are the industries in Navarro 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

78 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Construction & Engineering

77 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • General Contracting: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • 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.

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

  • Electrical: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

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

  • Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

65 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Medical Practices

40 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Automotive & Boat

38 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Car Dealerships: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Repair: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 6 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.

  • Collision Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Retail Stores

35 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

34 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Gas Stations: 27 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.

Logistics & Transportation

26 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Wholesale & Distribution

19 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Education & Childcare

15 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Daycare Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

15 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

12 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Hospitality & Travel

8 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Hotels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

8 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Health & Fitness

4 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Beauty & Personal Care

3 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

  • Hair Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

3 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Navarro County.

Working with owners in Navarro County

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Navarro County ask

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

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

How is a business valued in Navarro 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 Navarro 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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