Selling a Business in Albuquerque
Owners in the Albuquerque area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 19,444 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Albuquerque by the numbers
19,444
19,444
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
64,547
64,547
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
319,138
319,138
EMPLOYMENT
$17.3 billion
$17.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,489
8,489
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 Albuquerque compares
The Albuquerque area ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Albuquerque, compared with 10% in New Mexico.
8,489 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Albuquerque area ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Albuquerque, compared with 10% in New Mexico.
8,489 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,580 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,437 employer businesses
Retail: 2,358 employer businesses
Construction: 1,985 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,941 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,580 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,437 employer businesses
Retail: 2,358 employer businesses
Construction: 1,985 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,941 employer businesses
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Albuquerque
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Albuquerque
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Albuquerque. 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
2,118 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
General Contracting: 552 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,701 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 802 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,404 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Dental Practices: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,392 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Real Estate Brokerages: 413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 97 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.
Retail Stores
909 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
749 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Auto Repair: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
509 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Metal Fabrication: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
427 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Property Management: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
402 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
General Freight Trucking: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
381 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
364 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Hair Salons: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
255 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 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.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
247 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Gas Stations: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
241 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Daycare Centers: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
220 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Compounding Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
212 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Hotels: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 27 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: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
205 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Non-Medical Home Care: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
169 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
164 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Waste Management & Recycling: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
138 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Bars & Pubs: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
87 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 53 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.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Albuquerque. 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
2,118 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
General Contracting: 552 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,701 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 802 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,404 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Dental Practices: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,392 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Real Estate Brokerages: 413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 97 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.
Retail Stores
909 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
749 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Auto Repair: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
509 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Metal Fabrication: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
427 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Property Management: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
402 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
General Freight Trucking: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
381 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
364 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Hair Salons: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
255 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 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.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
247 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Gas Stations: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
241 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Daycare Centers: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
220 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Compounding Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
212 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Hotels: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 27 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: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
205 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Non-Medical Home Care: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
169 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
164 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Waste Management & Recycling: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
138 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Bars & Pubs: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
87 related employer businesses in Albuquerque.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 53 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.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Albuquerque ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque
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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