Selling a Business in McAllen
Owners in the McAllen area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 13,393 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
McAllen by the numbers
13,393
13,393
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
107,444
107,444
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
227,682
227,682
EMPLOYMENT
$8.4 billion
$8.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,865
5,865
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 McAllen compares
The McAllen area ranks 6th of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 8% of employer businesses in McAllen, compared with 5% in Texas.
5,865 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The McAllen area ranks 6th of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 8% of employer businesses in McAllen, compared with 5% in Texas.
5,865 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,439 employer businesses
Retail: 2,190 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,329 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,129 employer businesses
Wholesale: 1,016 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,439 employer businesses
Retail: 2,190 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,329 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,129 employer businesses
Wholesale: 1,016 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 McAllen
Health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in McAllen
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in McAllen. 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
1,446 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Primary & Family Care: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,265 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
957 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
954 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Insurance Agencies: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
752 related employer businesses in McAllen.
General Contracting: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Logistics & Transportation
649 related employer businesses in McAllen.
General Freight Trucking: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
621 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
503 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Auto Repair: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
401 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Home Infusion: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
312 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Daycare Centers: 303 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
280 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Gas Stations: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 79 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.
Senior Care & Living
258 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Non-Medical Home Care: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
250 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
182 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Property Management: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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
167 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Hair Salons: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
133 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Hotels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
120 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Oil & Gas Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
84 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
78 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Bars & Pubs: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 3 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.
Health & Fitness
59 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
29 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 10 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.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
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.
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.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in McAllen. 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
1,446 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Primary & Family Care: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,265 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
957 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
954 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Insurance Agencies: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
752 related employer businesses in McAllen.
General Contracting: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Logistics & Transportation
649 related employer businesses in McAllen.
General Freight Trucking: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
621 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
503 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Auto Repair: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
401 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Home Infusion: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
312 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Daycare Centers: 303 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
280 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Gas Stations: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 79 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.
Senior Care & Living
258 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Non-Medical Home Care: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
250 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
182 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Property Management: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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
167 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Hair Salons: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
133 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Hotels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
120 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Oil & Gas Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
84 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
78 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Bars & Pubs: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 3 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.
Health & Fitness
59 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
29 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 10 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.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in McAllen.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
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.
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in McAllen ask
How long does it take to sell a business in McAllen?
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 McAllen?
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.
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Guides for owners in McAllen
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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