Selling a Business in Garfield County
Garfield County has 2,705 employer businesses, and 91% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are construction and professional and technical services.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Garfield County by the numbers
2,705
2,705
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
91%
91%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
7,546
7,546
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
21,223
21,223
EMPLOYMENT
$1.3 billion
$1.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
914
914
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 Garfield County compares
Garfield County ranks 13th of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 23% of employer businesses in Garfield County, compared with 11% in Colorado.
914 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Garfield County ranks 13th of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 23% of employer businesses in Garfield County, compared with 11% in Colorado.
914 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 617 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 355 employer businesses
Retail: 268 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 219 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 211 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 617 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 355 employer businesses
Retail: 268 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 219 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 211 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Garfield County
Construction, professional and technical services, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Garfield County
These are the industries in Garfield 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
643 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
General Contracting: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
201 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
183 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
109 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Primary & Family Care: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
104 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
71 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Auto Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
63 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Home Services
62 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Residential Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
57 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
General Freight Trucking: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
44 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Hotels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
42 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
36 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Oil & Gas Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 11 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.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Beauty & Personal Care
33 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Hair Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
30 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Gas Stations: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
29 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Outdoor Recreation: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
27 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Health & Fitness
17 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
14 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
10 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
8 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Garfield 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
643 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
General Contracting: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
201 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
183 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
109 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Primary & Family Care: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
104 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
71 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Auto Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
63 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Home Services
62 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Residential Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
57 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
General Freight Trucking: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
44 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Hotels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
42 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
36 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Oil & Gas Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 11 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.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Beauty & Personal Care
33 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Hair Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
30 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Gas Stations: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
29 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Outdoor Recreation: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
27 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Health & Fitness
17 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
14 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
10 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
8 related employer businesses in Garfield County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Garfield County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Garfield County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Garfield County?
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.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Garfield County

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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