Selling a Business in Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County has 20,137 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
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Arapahoe County by the numbers
20,137
20,137
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
76,340
76,340
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
321,810
321,810
EMPLOYMENT
$24.5 billion
$24.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,316
7,316
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 Arapahoe County compares
Arapahoe County ranks 2nd of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Arapahoe County, compared with 6% in Colorado.
7,316 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Arapahoe County ranks 2nd of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Arapahoe County, compared with 6% in Colorado.
7,316 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,019 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,651 employer businesses
Construction: 1,981 employer businesses
Retail: 1,832 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,766 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,019 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,651 employer businesses
Construction: 1,981 employer businesses
Retail: 1,832 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,766 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Arapahoe County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Arapahoe County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Arapahoe County. 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
2,274 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
General Contracting: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,239 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 746 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,679 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Primary & Family Care: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,513 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 514 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
671 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
594 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Auto Repair: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
516 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Property Management: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
472 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Hair Salons: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
389 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
General Freight Trucking: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
386 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Creative Agencies: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
339 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
307 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Metal Fabrication: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
289 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Home Infusion: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
240 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Gas Stations & Convenience
184 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Gas Stations: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
172 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
168 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
164 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Daycare Centers: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
140 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Bars & Pubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pet Services
115 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
78 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Arapahoe County. 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
2,274 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
General Contracting: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,239 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 746 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 492 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,679 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Primary & Family Care: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,513 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 514 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
671 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
594 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Auto Repair: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
516 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Property Management: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
472 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Hair Salons: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
389 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
General Freight Trucking: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
386 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Creative Agencies: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
339 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
307 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Metal Fabrication: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
289 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Home Infusion: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
240 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Gas Stations & Convenience
184 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Gas Stations: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
172 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
168 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
164 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Daycare Centers: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
140 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Bars & Pubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pet Services
115 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
78 related employer businesses in Arapahoe County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Arapahoe County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Arapahoe County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Arapahoe County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe 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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