Selling a Business in Eagle County

Eagle County has 3,664 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.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Eagle County by the numbers

3,664

3,664

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

91%

91%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

8,323

8,323

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

36,282

36,282

EMPLOYMENT

$2.1 billion

$2.1 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

1,083

1,083

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 Eagle County compares

  • Eagle County ranks 11th of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 19% of employer businesses in Eagle County, compared with 11% in Colorado.

  • 1,083 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Eagle County ranks 11th of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 19% of employer businesses in Eagle County, compared with 11% in Colorado.

  • 1,083 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 691 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 507 employer businesses

  • Real estate and rental: 462 employer businesses

  • Retail: 390 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 307 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 691 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 507 employer businesses

  • Real estate and rental: 462 employer businesses

  • Retail: 390 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 307 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Eagle County

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Eagle 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

779 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • General Contracting: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Civil Engineering: 29 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: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

391 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Restaurants & Food

241 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Retail Stores

221 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Home Services

170 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Medical Practices

134 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Technology & Media

98 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Logistics & Transportation

61 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Beauty & Personal Care

60 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Hair Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

59 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Hotels: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

48 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

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

Automotive & Boat

36 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Auto Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Collision Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

31 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Wholesale & Distribution

29 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Education & Childcare

28 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Daycare Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Pet Services

19 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

16 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Gas Stations: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Health & Fitness

14 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

10 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

6 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Senior Care & Living

3 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Eagle 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

779 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • General Contracting: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Civil Engineering: 29 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: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

391 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Restaurants & Food

241 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Retail Stores

221 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Home Services

170 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Medical Practices

134 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Technology & Media

98 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Logistics & Transportation

61 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Beauty & Personal Care

60 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Hair Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

59 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Hotels: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

48 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

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

Automotive & Boat

36 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Auto Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Collision Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

31 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Wholesale & Distribution

29 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Education & Childcare

28 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Daycare Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Pet Services

19 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

16 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Gas Stations: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Health & Fitness

14 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

10 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

6 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Senior Care & Living

3 related employer businesses in Eagle County.

Working with owners in Eagle County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Eagle County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Eagle County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Eagle 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 Eagle 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 Eagle 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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