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Selling a business by industry
What buyers look for, how businesses are valued and what to prepare, industry by industry, from DFW business broker Josh Campbell.
HVAC
HVAC companies are among the most sought-after businesses in DFW.
Plumbing
Selling a plumbing business in Dallas–Fort Worth: valuation, buyers and what to prepare. Free, confidential valuation from Josh Campbell.
Electrical contracting
Electrical contractors in DFW are attractive to buyers because demand is strong and licensed electricians are hard to find.
Trucking
Selling a trucking business in Dallas–Fort Worth: valuation, buyers and what to prepare. Free, confidential valuation from Josh Campbell.
Funeral homes
Funeral homes are usually valued on EBITDA, commonly about 4 to 7 times for established firms, with the real estate valued separately or included.
Landscaping
Landscaping companies in DFW usually sell for about 2 to 3.5 times SDE for owner-run businesses.
Auto repair
Independent auto repair shops in DFW usually sell for about 2 to 3.5 times SDE.
Manufacturing
Small manufacturers in DFW usually sell for about 3 to 5 times SDE or EBITDA.
Construction
Construction companies in DFW usually sell for about 2 to 4 times SDE for smaller, owner-led firms.
Home health
Home health and home care agencies in Texas usually sell for about 2.5 to 4 times SDE when they're smaller and owner-run.
Insurance agencies
Selling a insurance agencies business in Dallas–Fort Worth: valuation, buyers and what to prepare. Free, confidential valuation from Josh Campbell.
Financial advisor practices
Selling a financial advisor practices business in Dallas–Fort Worth: valuation, buyers and what to prepare. Free, confidential valuation from Josh Campbell.
Restaurants
Independent restaurants in DFW usually sell for about 1.5 to 3 times SDE.
Retail
Retail businesses in DFW usually sell for about 1.5 to 3 times SDE, plus the value of inventory at cost, which is often handled separately.
Entertainment and social clubs
Selling a entertainment and social clubs business in DFW: valuation, buyers and what to prepare, from business broker Josh Campbell.
Janitorial and commercial cleaning
Commercial cleaning and janitorial companies in DFW usually sell for about 2 to 3.5 times SDE.
IT services and MSPs
IT services companies and managed service providers (MSPs) in DFW usually sell for about 3 to 5 times SDE when they're smaller and owner-run.
Dental and medical practices
Smaller dental practices in Texas are often valued at roughly 60 to 80% of annual collections, or about 2.5 to 4 times SDE.
E-commerce
Smaller e-commerce businesses commonly sell for about 2.5 to 4.5 times SDE.
Franchise resales
Selling a franchise resales business in Dallas–Fort Worth: valuation, buyers and what to prepare. Free, confidential valuation from Josh Campbell.
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