Selling a Business in Dallas
Owners in the Dallas area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 189,739 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Dallas Area by the numbers
189,739
189,739
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
936,222
936,222
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
3,594,749
3,594,749
EMPLOYMENT
$260.3 billion
$260.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
73,613
73,613
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 Dallas Area compares
The Dallas area ranks 1st of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Dallas, compared with 12% in Texas.
73,613 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Dallas area ranks 1st of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Dallas, compared with 12% in Texas.
73,613 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 27,552 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 23,741 employer businesses
Retail: 21,680 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 18,161 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 15,949 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 27,552 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 23,741 employer businesses
Retail: 21,680 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 18,161 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 15,949 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 Dallas Area
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Dallas Area
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Dallas. 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
17,241 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Primary & Family Care: 6,620 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 4,077 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,036 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 872 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 801 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
16,874 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 7,167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 5,669 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 2,302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,009 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
16,021 related employer businesses in Dallas.
General Contracting: 4,456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 2,412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 2,412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 1,817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 1,634 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 997 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
13,526 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Real Estate Brokerages: 3,666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 3,500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 3,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 2,020 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 846 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
8,642 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 2,938 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 2,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 978 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 667 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
6,030 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Auto Repair: 2,320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 1,099 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 1,065 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 767 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
5,597 related employer businesses in Dallas.
General Freight Trucking: 3,420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
4,477 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Metal Fabrication: 1,001 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
4,247 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,796 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 798 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 716 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
3,684 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Property Management: 1,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 217 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
3,493 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Hair Salons: 1,791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
3,423 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Gas Stations: 2,170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,253 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.
Technology & Media
3,116 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 946 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 878 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
2,725 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Home Infusion: 1,392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
1,890 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Daycare Centers: 1,577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
1,813 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Hotels: 1,256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 1,256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,304 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,241 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Bars & Pubs: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 31 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.
Energy & Utilities
1,188 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Oil & Gas Services: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
851 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
829 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 233 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.
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 Dallas. 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
17,241 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Primary & Family Care: 6,620 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 4,077 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,036 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 872 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 801 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
16,874 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 7,167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 5,669 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 2,302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,009 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
16,021 related employer businesses in Dallas.
General Contracting: 4,456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 2,412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 2,412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 1,817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 1,634 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 997 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
13,526 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Real Estate Brokerages: 3,666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 3,500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 3,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 2,020 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 846 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
8,642 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 2,938 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 2,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 978 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 667 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
6,030 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Auto Repair: 2,320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 1,099 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 1,065 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 767 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
5,597 related employer businesses in Dallas.
General Freight Trucking: 3,420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
4,477 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Metal Fabrication: 1,001 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
4,247 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,796 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 798 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 716 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
3,684 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Property Management: 1,936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 217 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
3,493 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Hair Salons: 1,791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
3,423 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Gas Stations: 2,170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,253 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.
Technology & Media
3,116 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 946 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 878 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
2,725 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Home Infusion: 1,392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
1,890 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Daycare Centers: 1,577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
1,813 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Hotels: 1,256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 1,256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,304 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,078 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,241 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Bars & Pubs: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 31 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.
Energy & Utilities
1,188 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Oil & Gas Services: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
851 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
829 related employer businesses in Dallas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 233 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.
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 Dallas Area ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Dallas?
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 Dallas?
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 Dallas Area
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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