Selling a Business in Colorado Springs
Owners in the Colorado Springs area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 19,676 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Colorado Springs by the numbers
19,676
19,676
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
70,882
70,882
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
274,019
274,019
EMPLOYMENT
$16.3 billion
$16.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,142
7,142
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 Colorado Springs compares
The Colorado Springs area ranks 2nd of 7 Colorado metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Colorado Springs, compared with 11% in Colorado.
7,142 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Colorado Springs area ranks 2nd of 7 Colorado metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Colorado Springs, compared with 11% in Colorado.
7,142 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,783 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,478 employer businesses
Construction: 2,129 employer businesses
Retail: 2,075 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,007 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,783 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,478 employer businesses
Construction: 2,129 employer businesses
Retail: 2,075 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,007 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 Colorado Springs
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Colorado Springs
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Colorado Springs. 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
2,426 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
General Contracting: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,035 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,011 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,558 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Primary & Family Care: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 133 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.
Home Health & Hospice: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 66 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.
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
1,543 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 589 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
755 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
656 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Auto Repair: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
456 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Hair Salons: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
419 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Property Management: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 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.
Manufacturing
371 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Metal Fabrication: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
349 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
General Freight Trucking: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x 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.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
288 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Creative Agencies: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
266 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 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.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
236 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Gas Stations: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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
205 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Daycare Centers: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
193 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Bars & Pubs: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 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.
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.
Hospitality & Travel
179 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Hotels: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
173 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Home Infusion: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
147 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
143 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Non-Medical Home Care: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
131 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 36 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.
Energy & Utilities
105 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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 Colorado Springs. 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
2,426 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
General Contracting: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,035 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,011 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,558 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Primary & Family Care: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 133 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.
Home Health & Hospice: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 66 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.
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
1,543 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 589 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
755 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
656 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Auto Repair: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
456 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Hair Salons: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
419 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Property Management: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 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.
Manufacturing
371 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Metal Fabrication: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
349 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
General Freight Trucking: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x 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.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
288 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Creative Agencies: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
266 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 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.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
236 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Gas Stations: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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
205 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Daycare Centers: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
193 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Bars & Pubs: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 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.
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.
Hospitality & Travel
179 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Hotels: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
173 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Home Infusion: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
147 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
143 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Non-Medical Home Care: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
131 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 36 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.
Energy & Utilities
105 related employer businesses in Colorado Springs.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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.
Counties in this metro area
Working with owners in Colorado Springs
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Colorado Springs. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Colorado Springs ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article