Selling a Business in Colorado County

These are the industries in Colorado County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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

51 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• General Contracting: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Plumbing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Landscaping: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Interior Finishing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Electrical: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

43 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

• Coffee Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Financial & Professional Services

32 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Insurance Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Wealth Management: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Medical Practices

26 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Primary & Family Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Logistics & Transportation

24 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• General Freight Trucking: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Manufacturing

21 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Construction Materials Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Metal Fabrication: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

19 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Gas Stations: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Retail Stores

19 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

Automotive & Boat

18 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Auto Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Energy & Utilities

14 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

• Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Entertainment & Recreation

11 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

7 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Daycare Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

7 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Home Services

6 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

4 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Hotels: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

3 related employer businesses in Colorado County.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.