Selling a Business in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County has 16,349 employer businesses, and 83% 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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Bernalillo County by the numbers
16,349
16,349
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
48,869
48,869
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
277,465
277,465
EMPLOYMENT
$15.3 billion
$15.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,204
7,204
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 Bernalillo County compares
Bernalillo County ranks 1st of 33 New Mexico counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Bernalillo County, compared with 10% in New Mexico.
7,204 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Bernalillo County ranks 1st of 33 New Mexico counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Bernalillo County, compared with 10% in New Mexico.
7,204 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,170 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,160 employer businesses
Retail: 1,958 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,644 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,535 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,170 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,160 employer businesses
Retail: 1,958 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,644 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,535 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Bernalillo County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Bernalillo County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bernalillo 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
1,669 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
General Contracting: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,430 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,188 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,170 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Dental Practices: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
800 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
632 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Auto Repair: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
418 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
364 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Property Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
355 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 73 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.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
321 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Hair Salons: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
305 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
General Freight Trucking: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Technology & Media
228 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
195 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Daycare Centers: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
186 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
182 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Gas Stations: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
181 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Hotels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
164 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
145 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
124 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Bars & Pubs: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
100 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
66 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bernalillo 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
1,669 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
General Contracting: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,430 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,188 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,170 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Dental Practices: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
800 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
632 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Auto Repair: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
418 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
364 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Property Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
355 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 73 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.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
321 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Hair Salons: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
305 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
General Freight Trucking: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Technology & Media
228 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
195 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Daycare Centers: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
186 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
182 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Gas Stations: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
181 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Hotels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
164 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
145 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
124 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Bars & Pubs: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
100 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
66 related employer businesses in Bernalillo County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Bernalillo County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Bernalillo County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Bernalillo 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 Bernalillo 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 Bernalillo 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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