Selling a Business in Austin
Owners in the Austin area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 66,280 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Austin by the numbers
66,280
66,280
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
279,656
279,656
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,042,004
1,042,004
EMPLOYMENT
$81.8 billion
$81.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
24,526
24,526
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 Austin compares
The Austin area ranks 3rd of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 21.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 18% of employer businesses in Austin, compared with 12% in Texas.
24,526 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Austin area ranks 3rd of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 21.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 18% of employer businesses in Austin, compared with 12% in Texas.
24,526 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 12,232 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,125 employer businesses
Retail: 6,650 employer businesses
Construction: 6,153 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,951 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 12,232 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,125 employer businesses
Retail: 6,650 employer businesses
Construction: 6,153 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,951 employer businesses
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Austin
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Austin
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Austin. 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
6,721 related employer businesses in Austin.
General Contracting: 1,987 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,935 related employer businesses in Austin.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,894 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,750 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,932 related employer businesses in Austin.
Primary & Family Care: 1,679 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,051 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,795 related employer businesses in Austin.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,047 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 896 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,659 related employer businesses in Austin.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 942 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Technology & Media
2,096 related employer businesses in Austin.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 581 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
1,647 related employer businesses in Austin.
Auto Repair: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,481 related employer businesses in Austin.
Property Management: 861 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,462 related employer businesses in Austin.
Hair Salons: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,337 related employer businesses in Austin.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,107 related employer businesses in Austin.
General Freight Trucking: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,048 related employer businesses in Austin.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,003 related employer businesses in Austin.
Gas Stations: 726 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
685 related employer businesses in Austin.
Bars & Pubs: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
662 related employer businesses in Austin.
Daycare Centers: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
603 related employer businesses in Austin.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
577 related employer businesses in Austin.
Home Infusion: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 99 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.
Hospitality & Travel
545 related employer businesses in Austin.
Hotels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
385 related employer businesses in Austin.
Water & Wastewater Services: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
358 related employer businesses in Austin.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Senior Care & Living
244 related employer businesses in Austin.
Non-Medical Home Care: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Austin. 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
6,721 related employer businesses in Austin.
General Contracting: 1,987 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,935 related employer businesses in Austin.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,894 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,750 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,932 related employer businesses in Austin.
Primary & Family Care: 1,679 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,051 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,795 related employer businesses in Austin.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,047 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 896 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,659 related employer businesses in Austin.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 942 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Technology & Media
2,096 related employer businesses in Austin.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 581 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
1,647 related employer businesses in Austin.
Auto Repair: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,481 related employer businesses in Austin.
Property Management: 861 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,462 related employer businesses in Austin.
Hair Salons: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,337 related employer businesses in Austin.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,107 related employer businesses in Austin.
General Freight Trucking: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,048 related employer businesses in Austin.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,003 related employer businesses in Austin.
Gas Stations: 726 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
685 related employer businesses in Austin.
Bars & Pubs: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
662 related employer businesses in Austin.
Daycare Centers: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
603 related employer businesses in Austin.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
577 related employer businesses in Austin.
Home Infusion: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 99 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.
Hospitality & Travel
545 related employer businesses in Austin.
Hotels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
385 related employer businesses in Austin.
Water & Wastewater Services: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
358 related employer businesses in Austin.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Senior Care & Living
244 related employer businesses in Austin.
Non-Medical Home Care: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Austin ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Austin?
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 Austin?
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 Austin
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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