Selling a Business in El Paso
Owners in the El Paso area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 16,311 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
El Paso by the numbers
16,311
16,311
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
85,553
85,553
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
254,660
254,660
EMPLOYMENT
$10.9 billion
$10.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,106
7,106
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 El Paso compares
The El Paso area ranks 5th of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in El Paso, compared with 4% in Texas.
7,106 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The El Paso area ranks 5th of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in El Paso, compared with 4% in Texas.
7,106 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,235 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,027 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,911 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,353 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,328 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,235 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,027 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,911 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,353 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,328 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 El Paso
Retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in El Paso
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in El Paso. 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
1,735 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 663 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,367 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Primary & Family Care: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
1,273 related employer businesses in El Paso.
General Contracting: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,105 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Insurance Agencies: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,104 related employer businesses in El Paso.
General Freight Trucking: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
924 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
740 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Auto Repair: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Wholesale & Distribution
575 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
409 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Printing & Plastics: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
376 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Property Management: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
272 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Gas Stations: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
253 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Home Infusion: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
230 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Hair Salons: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
194 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Bars & Pubs: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 4 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
163 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Daycare Centers: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
142 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
131 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
114 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
101 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Non-Medical Home Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
83 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Waste Management & Recycling: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
76 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 24 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 El Paso. 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
1,735 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 663 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,367 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Primary & Family Care: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
1,273 related employer businesses in El Paso.
General Contracting: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,105 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Insurance Agencies: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,104 related employer businesses in El Paso.
General Freight Trucking: 711 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
924 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
740 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Auto Repair: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Wholesale & Distribution
575 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
409 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Printing & Plastics: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
376 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Property Management: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
272 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Gas Stations: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
253 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Home Infusion: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
230 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Hair Salons: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
194 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Bars & Pubs: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 4 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
163 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Daycare Centers: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
142 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
131 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
114 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
101 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Non-Medical Home Care: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
83 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Waste Management & Recycling: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
76 related employer businesses in El Paso.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 24 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 El Paso ask
How long does it take to sell a business in El Paso?
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 El Paso?
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 El Paso
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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