Selling a Business in Jefferson County
Jefferson County has 17,999 employer businesses, and 89% 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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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Jefferson County by the numbers
17,999
17,999
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
61,773
61,773
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
210,701
210,701
EMPLOYMENT
$13.0 billion
$13.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,080
6,080
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 Jefferson County compares
Jefferson County ranks 4th of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 18% of employer businesses in Jefferson County, compared with 15% in Colorado.
6,080 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Jefferson County ranks 4th of 64 Colorado counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 18% of employer businesses in Jefferson County, compared with 15% in Colorado.
6,080 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,273 employer businesses
Construction: 2,099 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,068 employer businesses
Retail: 1,778 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,606 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,273 employer businesses
Construction: 2,099 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,068 employer businesses
Retail: 1,778 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,606 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Jefferson County
Professional and technical services, construction, health care and social assistance, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Jefferson County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Jefferson 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
2,540 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Contracting: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 408 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,901 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 733 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,342 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Dental Practices: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,325 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
686 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
481 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Auto Repair: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
452 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hair Salons: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
420 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Creative Agencies: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
367 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
304 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Property Management: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
248 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
199 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Freight Trucking: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
169 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gas Stations: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
145 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Daycare Centers: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
145 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Outdoor Recreation: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
143 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
110 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Home Infusion: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
107 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
105 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hotels: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
90 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Jefferson 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
2,540 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Contracting: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 408 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,901 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 733 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,342 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Dental Practices: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,325 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
686 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
481 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Auto Repair: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
452 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hair Salons: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
420 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Creative Agencies: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
367 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
304 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Property Management: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
248 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
199 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Freight Trucking: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
169 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gas Stations: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
145 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Daycare Centers: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
145 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Outdoor Recreation: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
143 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
110 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Home Infusion: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
107 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
105 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hotels: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
90 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Jefferson County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Jefferson County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Jefferson County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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