Selling a Business in Travis County
Travis County has 42,837 employer businesses, and 84% 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 professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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Travis County by the numbers
42,837
42,837
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
162,652
162,652
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
736,608
736,608
EMPLOYMENT
$63.6 billion
$63.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
15,680
15,680
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 Travis County compares
Travis County ranks 4th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 17.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 21% of employer businesses in Travis County, compared with 12% in Texas.
15,680 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Travis County ranks 4th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 17.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 21% of employer businesses in Travis County, compared with 12% in Texas.
15,680 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 8,882 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,552 employer businesses
Retail: 3,898 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,712 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,518 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 8,882 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,552 employer businesses
Retail: 3,898 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,712 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,518 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Travis County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Travis County
These are the industries in Travis 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
3,649 related employer businesses in Travis County.
General Contracting: 1,149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,225 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,175 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,993 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,692 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,545 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
993 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Property Management: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
917 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Hair Salons: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
884 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Auto Repair: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
756 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
709 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
621 related employer businesses in Travis County.
General Freight Trucking: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
587 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Gas Stations: 413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
472 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Bars & Pubs: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
399 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
353 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Home Infusion: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
352 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Daycare Centers: 277 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.
Hospitality & Travel
323 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Hotels: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
208 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
207 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
131 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
These are the industries in Travis 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
3,649 related employer businesses in Travis County.
General Contracting: 1,149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,225 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,175 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,993 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,692 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,545 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
993 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Property Management: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
917 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Hair Salons: 488 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
884 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Auto Repair: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
756 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
709 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
621 related employer businesses in Travis County.
General Freight Trucking: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
587 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Gas Stations: 413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
472 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Bars & Pubs: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
399 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
353 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Home Infusion: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
352 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Daycare Centers: 277 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.
Hospitality & Travel
323 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Hotels: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
208 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
207 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
131 related employer businesses in Travis County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Working with owners in Travis County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Travis County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Travis County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Travis County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Travis 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 Travis 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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