Selling a Business in Harris County
Harris County has 111,215 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.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Harris County by the numbers
111,215
111,215
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
605,074
605,074
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
2,182,164
2,182,164
EMPLOYMENT
$175.8 billion
$175.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
43,945
43,945
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 Harris County compares
Harris County ranks 1st of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 7.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Harris County, compared with 5% in Texas.
43,945 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Harris County ranks 1st of 254 Texas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 7.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Harris County, compared with 5% in Texas.
43,945 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 15,597 employer businesses
Retail: 13,613 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 13,458 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 10,973 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 8,802 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 15,597 employer businesses
Retail: 13,613 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 13,458 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 10,973 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 8,802 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Harris County
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Harris County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Harris 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.
Restaurants & Food
10,078 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,958 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 3,574 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
9,739 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Primary & Family Care: 3,888 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 557 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
8,583 related employer businesses in Harris County.
General Contracting: 2,395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 1,484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 1,187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 933 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 833 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,999 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,990 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,922 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 853 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
5,165 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,822 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 613 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,725 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Auto Repair: 1,376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 761 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
3,622 related employer businesses in Harris County.
General Freight Trucking: 2,124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
3,603 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
3,306 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Metal Fabrication: 1,193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,690 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Gas Stations: 1,909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
2,111 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Property Management: 1,245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,853 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Hair Salons: 997 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,559 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Home Infusion: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
1,439 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Creative Agencies: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
1,250 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Oil & Gas Services: 556 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
1,196 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Hotels: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 21 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
1,187 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Daycare Centers: 1,028 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
837 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Bars & Pubs: 529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
686 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
507 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
387 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Harris 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.
Restaurants & Food
10,078 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,958 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 3,574 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
9,739 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Primary & Family Care: 3,888 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 557 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
8,583 related employer businesses in Harris County.
General Contracting: 2,395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 1,484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 1,187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 933 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 833 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,999 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,990 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,922 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 853 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
5,165 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,822 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 613 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,725 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Auto Repair: 1,376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 761 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
3,622 related employer businesses in Harris County.
General Freight Trucking: 2,124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
3,603 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
3,306 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Metal Fabrication: 1,193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,690 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Gas Stations: 1,909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
2,111 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Property Management: 1,245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,853 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Hair Salons: 997 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,559 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Home Infusion: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
1,439 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Creative Agencies: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
1,250 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Oil & Gas Services: 556 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
1,196 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Hotels: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 877 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 21 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
1,187 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Daycare Centers: 1,028 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
837 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Bars & Pubs: 529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
686 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
507 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
387 related employer businesses in Harris County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Harris County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris 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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