Selling a Business in Texas
Selling a business in Texas means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Texas has 670,878 employer businesses and about 3,318,535 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Texas by the numbers
670,878
670,878
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
3,318,535
3,318,535
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
12,012,629
12,012,629
EMPLOYMENT
$805.0 billion
$805.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
270,733
270,733
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 Texas compares
Texas ranks 2nd among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Texas, compared with 6% nationwide.
270,733 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Texas ranks 2nd among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Texas, compared with 6% nationwide.
270,733 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Texas
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Texas
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
The Texas Comptroller says that if a seller owes state taxes and the sale closes without a Certificate of No Tax Due, the buyer is liable for the unpaid taxes up to the purchase price. This is successor liability, which means the buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. The Comptroller says the certificate must be requested before the sale closes, and it protects only the buyer, not the seller. Source: Comptroller publication on buying or selling a business
Permits and registrations
The Texas Comptroller says each new business must apply for its own sales and use tax permit, and a permit cannot be transferred from one business to another. The Comptroller also tells anyone buying an existing business, its inventory, or its name and goodwill to request a Certificate of No Tax Due. Source: Comptroller sales tax FAQ on buying or selling a business
Unemployment insurance account
The Texas Workforce Commission says state law requires the transfer of the seller's compensation experience, the history used to set the unemployment tax rate, in total or partial acquisitions where the two businesses share substantially common management, control or ownership. Where there is no such common ownership, the law allows a transfer for a partial acquisition on application, and the part acquired must be distinct and separate from the seller's other businesses. Source: Texas Workforce Commission page on SUTA dumping and experience transfers
These points come from official Texas agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Texas
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
The Texas Comptroller says that if a seller owes state taxes and the sale closes without a Certificate of No Tax Due, the buyer is liable for the unpaid taxes up to the purchase price. This is successor liability, which means the buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. The Comptroller says the certificate must be requested before the sale closes, and it protects only the buyer, not the seller. Source: Comptroller publication on buying or selling a business
Permits and registrations
The Texas Comptroller says each new business must apply for its own sales and use tax permit, and a permit cannot be transferred from one business to another. The Comptroller also tells anyone buying an existing business, its inventory, or its name and goodwill to request a Certificate of No Tax Due. Source: Comptroller sales tax FAQ on buying or selling a business
Unemployment insurance account
The Texas Workforce Commission says state law requires the transfer of the seller's compensation experience, the history used to set the unemployment tax rate, in total or partial acquisitions where the two businesses share substantially common management, control or ownership. Where there is no such common ownership, the law allows a transfer for a partial acquisition on application, and the part acquired must be distinct and separate from the seller's other businesses. Source: Texas Workforce Commission page on SUTA dumping and experience transfers
These points come from official Texas agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
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 Texas
Retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Texas
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Texas. 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
59,544 related employer businesses in Texas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 24,360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 20,819 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 7,538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 3,739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 2,389 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
57,987 related employer businesses in Texas.
General Contracting: 16,334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 8,966 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 8,966 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 6,124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 5,910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 5,772 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 5,568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 4,652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 2,730 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 883 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 628 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
54,899 related employer businesses in Texas.
Primary & Family Care: 21,500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 11,902 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 4,550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3,513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 3,286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 2,969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 2,816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 2,113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 1,149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
44,692 related employer businesses in Texas.
Insurance Agencies: 12,210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 11,405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 11,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 5,540 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3,722 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
32,144 related employer businesses in Texas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10,558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7,284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 5,329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 3,492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 2,144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 2,105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 1,232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
23,190 related employer businesses in Texas.
Auto Repair: 8,648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 4,451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 4,269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 2,725 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 1,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 886 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
22,348 related employer businesses in Texas.
General Freight Trucking: 14,177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 2,861 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 2,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 1,258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 1,176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
16,677 related employer businesses in Texas.
Metal Fabrication: 4,368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 2,962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 2,449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 1,805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 1,629 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 1,486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 1,258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
16,491 related employer businesses in Texas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 8,086 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 2,910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 2,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 1,306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 608 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 502 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
14,635 related employer businesses in Texas.
Gas Stations: 10,670 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 3,965 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
12,557 related employer businesses in Texas.
Property Management: 6,520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 3,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 3,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 1,498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 681 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
10,863 related employer businesses in Texas.
Hair Salons: 5,740 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 2,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 2,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 2,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 1,881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
9,374 related employer businesses in Texas.
Home Infusion: 4,550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 3,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 3,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 1,012 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
9,312 related employer businesses in Texas.
Oil & Gas Services: 4,610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 1,992 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 1,395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 1,144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
9,072 related employer businesses in Texas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 2,670 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 2,461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 1,521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 1,302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 1,118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
7,625 related employer businesses in Texas.
Hotels: 5,643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 5,643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
7,122 related employer businesses in Texas.
Daycare Centers: 6,242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 880 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
5,605 related employer businesses in Texas.
Bars & Pubs: 2,996 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 2,996 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 1,616 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 132 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
4,402 related employer businesses in Texas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 937 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
3,539 related employer businesses in Texas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 2,233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 963 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 343 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
2,775 related employer businesses in Texas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 2,001 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 2,001 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 774 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
30 related employer businesses in Texas.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 30 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 Texas. 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
59,544 related employer businesses in Texas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 24,360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 20,819 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 7,538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 3,739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 2,389 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
57,987 related employer businesses in Texas.
General Contracting: 16,334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 8,966 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 8,966 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 6,124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 5,910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 5,772 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 5,568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 4,652 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 2,730 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 883 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 628 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
54,899 related employer businesses in Texas.
Primary & Family Care: 21,500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 11,902 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 4,550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3,513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 3,286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 2,969 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 2,816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 2,113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 1,149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
44,692 related employer businesses in Texas.
Insurance Agencies: 12,210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 11,405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 11,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 5,540 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3,722 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
32,144 related employer businesses in Texas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10,558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7,284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 5,329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 3,492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 2,144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 2,105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 1,232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
23,190 related employer businesses in Texas.
Auto Repair: 8,648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 4,451 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 4,269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 2,725 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 1,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 886 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
22,348 related employer businesses in Texas.
General Freight Trucking: 14,177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 2,861 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 2,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 1,258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 1,176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
16,677 related employer businesses in Texas.
Metal Fabrication: 4,368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 2,962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 2,449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 1,805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 1,629 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 1,486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 1,258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
16,491 related employer businesses in Texas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 8,086 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 2,910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 2,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 1,306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 608 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 502 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
14,635 related employer businesses in Texas.
Gas Stations: 10,670 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 3,965 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
12,557 related employer businesses in Texas.
Property Management: 6,520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 3,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 3,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 1,498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 681 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
10,863 related employer businesses in Texas.
Hair Salons: 5,740 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 2,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 2,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 2,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 1,881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
9,374 related employer businesses in Texas.
Home Infusion: 4,550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 3,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 3,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 1,012 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
9,312 related employer businesses in Texas.
Oil & Gas Services: 4,610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 1,992 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 1,395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 1,144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
9,072 related employer businesses in Texas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 2,670 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 2,461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 1,521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 1,302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 1,118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
7,625 related employer businesses in Texas.
Hotels: 5,643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 5,643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
7,122 related employer businesses in Texas.
Daycare Centers: 6,242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 880 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
5,605 related employer businesses in Texas.
Bars & Pubs: 2,996 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 2,996 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 1,616 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 132 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
4,402 related employer businesses in Texas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 3,465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 937 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
3,539 related employer businesses in Texas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 2,233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 963 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 343 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
2,775 related employer businesses in Texas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 2,001 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 2,001 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 774 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
30 related employer businesses in Texas.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 30 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 Texas ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Texas?
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 Texas?
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.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
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, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Texas
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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