Selling a Business in Tarrant County
Tarrant County has 47,656 employer businesses, and 83% 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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Tarrant County by the numbers
47,656
47,656
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
240,907
240,907
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
882,289
882,289
EMPLOYMENT
$55.7 billion
$55.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
19,690
19,690
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 Tarrant County compares
Tarrant County ranks 3rd of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Tarrant County, compared with 12% in Texas.
19,690 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Tarrant County ranks 3rd of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Tarrant County, compared with 12% in Texas.
19,690 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 6,370 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,221 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 5,447 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,849 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,336 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 6,370 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,221 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 5,447 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,849 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 4,336 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Tarrant County
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Tarrant County
These are the industries in Tarrant 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
4,496 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,965 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 635 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,432 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,768 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,029 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
4,083 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
General Contracting: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 409 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,205 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Insurance Agencies: 911 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 730 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,579 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 960 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 618 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,784 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Auto Repair: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 64 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: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,686 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,038 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,212 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Metal Fabrication: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,076 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,066 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Gas Stations: 627 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,019 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Hair Salons: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
919 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Property Management: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
675 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Home Infusion: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
603 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
478 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Daycare Centers: 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
461 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Hotels: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
382 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Bars & Pubs: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
325 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
321 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
238 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
211 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Tarrant 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
4,496 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,965 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 635 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,432 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,768 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,029 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
4,083 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
General Contracting: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 409 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,205 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Insurance Agencies: 911 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 730 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,579 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 960 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 618 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,784 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Auto Repair: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 64 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: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,686 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,038 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,212 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Metal Fabrication: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,076 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,066 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Gas Stations: 627 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,019 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Hair Salons: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
919 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Property Management: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
675 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Home Infusion: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
603 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
478 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Daycare Centers: 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
461 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Hotels: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
382 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Bars & Pubs: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
325 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
321 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
238 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
211 related employer businesses in Tarrant County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Tarrant County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Tarrant County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Tarrant County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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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