Selling a Business in Bexar County
Bexar County has 39,726 employer businesses, and 82% 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
Bexar County by the numbers
39,726
39,726
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
202,957
202,957
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
821,509
821,509
EMPLOYMENT
$47.7 billion
$47.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
16,914
16,914
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 Bexar County compares
Bexar County ranks 5th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 12% of employer businesses in Bexar County, compared with 10% in Texas.
16,914 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Bexar County ranks 5th of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 12% of employer businesses in Bexar County, compared with 10% in Texas.
16,914 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 5,632 employer businesses
Retail: 5,037 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,679 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,676 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,541 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 5,632 employer businesses
Retail: 5,037 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,679 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 4,676 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,541 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Bexar County
Health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Bexar County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bexar 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
3,944 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,653 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,914 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,673 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
3,316 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
General Contracting: 937 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,831 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 777 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 695 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,084 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,401 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Auto Repair: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,014 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
General Freight Trucking: 652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
845 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Property Management: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
836 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Gas Stations: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
809 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
769 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Hair Salons: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
710 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
610 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Home Infusion: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
478 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
461 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Bars & Pubs: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 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.
Hospitality & Travel
455 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Hotels: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 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.
Education & Childcare
382 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Daycare Centers: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
294 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
251 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
230 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Oil & Gas Services: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 33 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.
Pet Services
185 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bexar 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
3,944 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,653 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,914 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,673 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
3,316 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
General Contracting: 937 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,831 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 777 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 695 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,084 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,401 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Auto Repair: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,014 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
General Freight Trucking: 652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
845 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Property Management: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
836 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Gas Stations: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
809 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
769 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Hair Salons: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
710 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
610 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Home Infusion: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
478 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
461 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Bars & Pubs: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 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.
Hospitality & Travel
455 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Hotels: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 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.
Education & Childcare
382 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Daycare Centers: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
294 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
251 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
230 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Oil & Gas Services: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 33 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.
Pet Services
185 related employer businesses in Bexar County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Bexar County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Bexar 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 Bexar 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 Bexar 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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