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Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Market Report

Texas economic engine with deep capital markets, tech talent, and M&A infrastructure.

8.1M

Metro Population

+2.2%

Annual Growth

1,150

Listed Businesses

$520K

Median Asking Price

🏙️ Market Overview

8.1M metro

Population · +2.2%/yr growth

Top Industries:
• Technology
• Financial Services
• Healthcare

📊 Acquisition Activity

1,150

businesses listed for sale

Avg. time on market: 4.0 months

Median asking price: $520K

Price range: $200K – $5.0M

3,100 active buyers

🏦 SBA Lending Snapshot — Dallas-Fort Worth

25%

7(a) Approval Rate

$630K

Avg. Loan Size

Top Lenders

Texas Capital Bank · BOKF · Comerica

SBA Performance: Excellent — deep SBA lender ecosystem, high deal velocity

📈 Business Valuation Multiples — Dallas-Fort Worth

Industry	SDE Multiple	EBITDA Multiple	Notes
Restaurant (FSR)	2.3x–3.1x	5.1x–6.7x	Culinary scene booming; chef-owned concepts get premium pricing
HVAC / Plumbing	2.7x–3.5x	6.0x–7.5x	Growing suburbs drive residential demand; commercial robust
Dental	3.1x–3.9x	6.7x–8.1x	Diverse patient base; strong insurance and cash pay mix
E-Commerce	2.0x–2.9x	4.6x–6.2x	Major distribution hub; DFW airport cargo operations strong
Landscaping	2.2x–3.0x	5.4x–6.7x	Commercial property market active; corporate campuses demand
Professional Services	2.7x–3.5x	5.9x–7.2x	Corporate relocation driving demand for professional services

SDE = Seller's Discretionary Earnings (cash flow to owner). EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortization. Multiples based on comparable transactions and market data.

🔍 Top Industries — Dallas-Fort Worth

💻 Technology Services Very High

SDE 3.1x–4.1x SDE/EBITDA

DFW tech corridor expanding rapidly. SaaS, cybersecurity, and IT services businesses command premium multiples. Remote-enabled businesses get 15–25% premium.

🚚 Transportation & Logistics High

SDE 2.5x–3.3x SDE/EBITDA

Dallas is a national logistics hub. Freight, last-mile delivery, and trucking businesses in high demand. Interstate 35/30 corridor companies most sought.

🏥 Healthcare Services Active

SDE 2.8x–3.6x SDE/EBITDA

UT Southwestern and Baylor expansion driving healthcare M&A. Home health, specialty practices, and medical billing businesses active market.

💼 Recent Notable Deals — Dallas-Fort Worth

$2.1M

PE Acquisition

Cybersecurity MSP (Irving)

3.9x SDE — $540K SDE; recurring MRR model · 2025

$760K

SBA 7(a)

Freight Brokerage (Fort Worth)

2.8x SDE — established shipper relationships key asset · 2025

$920K

SBA 7(a)

FFR Dental Practice (Plano)

3.4x SDE — affluent suburb demographics · 2024

📈 Growth Signals

Toyota $1.3B North American HQ employs 1,800+ in Plano
Amazon, Microsoft, Google expanding North Texas operations
DART rail expansion adding connectivity and property values
Texas no-state-income-tax attracting corporate relocations from CA/NY

⚠️ Key Risks

Commercial real estate vacancy rising in suburban office markets
Competitive labor market driving up wages in tech sector
Infrastructure growth lagging rapid population increase

🎯 12-Month Acquisition Outlook — Dallas-Fort Worth

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12-month: DFW remains the most active Texas acquisition market. Corporate relocations driving professional services demand. PE and strategic buyers both active. Strong SBA lending ecosystem supports deal flow.

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