Selling a Business in San Antonio
Owners in the San Antonio area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 52,088 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
San Antonio by the numbers
52,088
52,088
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
266,336
266,336
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
980,355
980,355
EMPLOYMENT
$55.9 billion
$55.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
21,805
21,805
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 San Antonio compares
The San Antonio area ranks 4th of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 11% of employer businesses in San Antonio, compared with 10% in Texas.
21,805 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The San Antonio area ranks 4th of 26 Texas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 11% of employer businesses in San Antonio, compared with 10% in Texas.
21,805 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 6,874 employer businesses
Retail: 6,443 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 5,921 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,878 employer businesses
Construction: 4,789 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 6,874 employer businesses
Retail: 6,443 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 5,921 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,878 employer businesses
Construction: 4,789 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 San Antonio
Health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in San Antonio
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in San Antonio. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
4,969 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
General Contracting: 1,431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,894 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,051 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,828 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,794 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Primary & Family Care: 1,981 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 972 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,700 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,072 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,017 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 884 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,545 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 829 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,907 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Auto Repair: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,393 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
General Freight Trucking: 919 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,076 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Gas Stations: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 292 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.
Home Services
1,064 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Property Management: 525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 60 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.
Manufacturing
1,063 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Metal Fabrication: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,028 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
954 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Hair Salons: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
711 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Home Infusion: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
622 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Hotels: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
615 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Bars & Pubs: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 22 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.
Technology & Media
608 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
482 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Oil & Gas Services: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
473 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Daycare Centers: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
375 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
314 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Non-Medical Home Care: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 29 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
274 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 80 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 San Antonio. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
4,969 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
General Contracting: 1,431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 472 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
4,894 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,051 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,828 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,794 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Primary & Family Care: 1,981 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 972 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,700 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,072 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,017 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 884 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,545 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 829 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,907 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Auto Repair: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,393 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
General Freight Trucking: 919 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,076 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Gas Stations: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 292 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.
Home Services
1,064 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Property Management: 525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 60 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.
Manufacturing
1,063 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Metal Fabrication: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,028 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
954 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Hair Salons: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
711 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Home Infusion: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
622 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Hotels: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
615 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Bars & Pubs: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 22 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.
Technology & Media
608 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
482 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Oil & Gas Services: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
473 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Daycare Centers: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
375 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
314 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Non-Medical Home Care: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 29 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
274 related employer businesses in San Antonio.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 80 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 San Antonio ask
How long does it take to sell a business in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio?
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 San Antonio
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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