Sell it, step back,
or grow it.
We work with Texas business owners on what comes next. We buy established businesses, take over the work owners are ready to hand off, and help companies grow.
Serving DFW · Houston · Austin · San Antonio · and all of Texas
Three Ways We Can Help
Sell it, step back from it, or grow it. Pick the one that fits where you are today.
We'll Buy Your Business
You sell directly to us, so there's no public listing and no broker commission. We build the terms around what you need from the sale, including how and when you're paid. Your team stays in place.
- Direct sale, no broker commission
- Terms built around your goals
- A realistic timeline, agreed up front
- Your team and your name stay
We'll Take Work Off Your Plate
Keep ownership and the income. We automate routine work and take over the office tasks you don't want. When you're ready, we can oversee your manager so you can step away.
- You keep 100% ownership
- Front and back office support
- Automation that saves hours every week
- Sell later, only if you want to
We'll Help You Grow
Want to build the business up first? We work with you and your team on operations, sales and systems, and we stay involved while the changes are made.
- Operations & process consulting
- Sales & revenue growth strategy
- Technology & systems modernization
- Financial planning and cash flow
Built for Texas
Business Owners.
McKee Texas is a DFW-based firm that buys, manages and improves small businesses. We aren't a private equity fund planning to flip your company in five years. We're operators, and we work directly with owners.
Some owners want a fair exit. Some want to step back but keep the business. Some want to grow first. We work with all three, and the first conversation is always the same: what do you want the next few years to look like?
Business Acquisitions
We buy established Texas businesses directly. There's no broker and no listing fee, and the terms are built around what you need from the sale.
Direct Acquisition
You deal with us directly, with no public listing and no broker commission. Your employees, customers and competitors don't hear about it until you're ready to tell them.
Flexible Terms
Some owners want a clean break at closing. Others would rather be paid over time, which often adds up to a higher total price. We'll walk you through the options and build the offer around what matters to you.
Exit Planning
Not ready to sell yet? We can help you get the business ready now with clean financials, documented processes and a transition plan that fits your timeline.
An Offer You Can Check
We show you how we arrived at our number using your own financials, so you can review it with your CPA or attorney before you decide anything.
Your Team Stays
We keep your team, your name and the way you treat customers. The business carries on under new ownership.
A Clear Process
Before you sign anything, we'll lay out every step and a realistic timeline. We work around your schedule so the business keeps running normally during the sale.
Step Back Without Selling.
You spent years building the business, and you don't have to sell it to slow down. We automate the routine work, take over the front office and back office tasks you'd rather not do, and, once a strong manager is in place, oversee the business so you can step away. You stay the owner and keep the profits. If you decide to sell someday, you'll already know us.
We learn your business
A one-week paid review of your operations, finances, people and systems. You get a written plan for how you step back, and what it would take. It's yours to keep whether or not we work together after.
We take things off your plate
We set up the systems first. Then we take over the work you don't want, one piece at a time: scheduling, quoting, billing, follow-ups. You decide how far it goes.
You collect, and choose what's next
You get a simple monthly report and the profits. Keep it that way as long as you like. When you're ready to sell, we can make an offer, and you'll know exactly who's buying.
Pick How Much You Hand Off
Systems
We build it. Your team runs it.
- Automated quoting, invoicing and follow-ups
- AI tools for scheduling, email and paperwork
- A one-page weekly numbers report
- Written procedures for every key job
Goal: 10–15 hours back a week
Front & Back Office
You run the business. We take the office work off your plate.
- Everything in Level 1, maintained and improved by us
- Front office: calls and messages, booking, quotes, follow-ups and reviews
- Back office: invoicing, collections, vendor orders, bookkeeping prep and employee paperwork
- You choose which tasks we take, and we review results with you monthly
Goal: your time goes to customers, crew and the work you enjoy
Full Management
Your manager runs the day. We oversee the business and report to you.
- Everything in Level 2
- We oversee your on-site manager, run weekly reviews and own the targets
- Part of our pay is tied to growing your profit
- A clear, agreed path to sell to us, if and when you want
Needs a manager on site. Don't have one yet? We'll help you promote or hire one first.
Goal: you step away from daily operations
Pricing is set after the review, based on the size of the business and how much you hand off. You keep final say on the bank accounts, big purchases and hiring. Everything is in writing.
Business Consulting
Not ready to sell, or want to build the business up first? We work with your team on sales, operations and systems so the business runs better and is worth more when you do decide to sell.
Operations & Process
We find the bottlenecks and broken workflows that cost you time and margin, then fix them. The business becomes more profitable and depends less on you.
Sales & Revenue Growth
We improve what drives steady revenue: your sales process, pricing, customer retention and new markets.
Technology & Systems
We choose and set up the right tools for your business, like a CRM, automation, reporting dashboards and AI, and we make sure your team actually uses them.
Financial Strategy
We help you understand your numbers and act on them: cash flow, margins by service line, and what kind of financing makes sense when you need it.
Team & Leadership
We help you hire well, develop your leaders and build accountability, so the business doesn't depend on one or two people.
Exit Preparation
Planning to sell eventually? We help you get the books clean, the systems documented and the business less dependent on you. Buyers pay more for that.
Common Questions
What Texas Business Owners Ask Us
What types of businesses does McKee Texas buy in Texas?
We look for established Texas businesses in manufacturing, services, distribution, retail and technology. Most have $500K to $10M in annual revenue and at least 3 years of operating history. Steady cash flow and loyal customers matter most to us.
Does McKee Texas offer business consulting?
Yes. If you're not ready to sell, or you want to build the business up before you do, we offer hands-on consulting for Texas businesses. We cover operations, sales, technology, financial planning and team development.
Can you run my business without buying it?
Yes. If you're tired of the day-to-day but not ready to sell, we can automate the routine work, take over the front office and back office tasks you don't want, or oversee your on-site manager so you can step away. You keep full ownership and the profits.
Do I have to sell to you later if you manage my business?
No. Selling is always your call. You can keep collecting income for as long as you like. If you do decide to sell, we agree up front on how a fair price would be worked out, so there are no surprises and you already know the buyer.
What if I don't have a manager who could run things without me?
That's common, and it's usually the first thing we work on. We take the office work off your plate right away, then help you promote someone from your team or hire the right person, and we train them. Once they've run things for a month with you away and the numbers have held, we can oversee them so you can step back further.
How does the acquisition process work?
It starts with a confidential conversation, with no obligation. We review your financials and the operation, then make an offer. Every offer is built around your goals, including how and when you're paid. We agree on a realistic closing timeline up front and work around your schedule.
Where in Texas do you work?
We're based in DFW and work with businesses across Texas, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. DFW is our home market, but location is rarely a barrier when the fit is right.
Will you keep my employees after the acquisition?
Yes. Keeping your team is one of our core principles. We keep existing staff, respect the culture you built, and build on what's working. Your people are a big part of what makes the business worth buying.
How is McKee Texas different from a business broker?
We're the buyer, not a middleman. A broker lists your business publicly, shops it around and takes a commission. When you sell to us directly, there's no listing, no commission, and you deal with one person from the first call to closing.
What does business consulting with McKee actually look like?
It's hands-on. We work with your team, look at what's working and what isn't, and help carry out the changes instead of advising from the sidelines. Every engagement starts with a conversation about where you need the most help.
Have a client who's worn out?
You probably know a business owner who's burned out and keeps saying they'll figure out the exit next year. The business is profitable, but they're tired, and selling feels too final.
We give that owner more options. They can sell, step back while keeping ownership, or get help growing first. You stay their advisor, and we keep you in the loop with their permission.
Why it's easy to refer
- We don't do taxes, legal work or financial planning. Those stay with you.
- The owner keeps control of the bank accounts, big purchases and hiring, in writing.
- No pressure to sell. That's always the owner's call.
- We call your client within one business day and keep everything confidential.
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Ready for a Real Conversation?
Whether you want to sell, step back or grow, start with a conversation. We'll listen first and tell you honestly whether we're a fit.