Selling a Business in Denver
Owners in the Denver area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 91,522 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Denver by the numbers
91,522
91,522
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
330,939
330,939
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,419,833
1,419,833
EMPLOYMENT
$109.1 billion
$109.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
32,332
32,332
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 Denver compares
The Denver area ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 4% of employer businesses in Denver, compared with 4% in Colorado.
32,332 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Denver area ranks 1st of 7 Colorado metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 4% of employer businesses in Denver, compared with 4% in Colorado.
32,332 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 15,561 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 10,010 employer businesses
Construction: 9,143 employer businesses
Retail: 8,583 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 8,090 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 15,561 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 10,010 employer businesses
Construction: 9,143 employer businesses
Retail: 8,583 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 8,090 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 Denver
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Denver
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Denver. 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
10,323 related employer businesses in Denver.
General Contracting: 2,317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 1,255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 1,183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,016 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,005 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
9,095 related employer businesses in Denver.
Real Estate Brokerages: 3,660 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,929 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
6,909 related employer businesses in Denver.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 879 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
6,449 related employer businesses in Denver.
Primary & Family Care: 1,629 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
3,279 related employer businesses in Denver.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,098 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 585 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,389 related employer businesses in Denver.
Auto Repair: 949 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
2,233 related employer businesses in Denver.
Hair Salons: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
2,192 related employer businesses in Denver.
Creative Agencies: 664 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
1,973 related employer businesses in Denver.
General Freight Trucking: 1,169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,950 related employer businesses in Denver.
Property Management: 1,065 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 79 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
1,858 related employer businesses in Denver.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,786 related employer businesses in Denver.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
828 related employer businesses in Denver.
Gas Stations: 648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 180 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
812 related employer businesses in Denver.
Bars & Pubs: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 20 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.
Health & Fitness
796 related employer businesses in Denver.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
739 related employer businesses in Denver.
Home Infusion: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
700 related employer businesses in Denver.
Daycare Centers: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
694 related employer businesses in Denver.
Hotels: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
643 related employer businesses in Denver.
Non-Medical Home Care: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
513 related employer businesses in Denver.
Waste Management & Recycling: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
494 related employer businesses in Denver.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 155 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 Denver. 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
10,323 related employer businesses in Denver.
General Contracting: 2,317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 1,255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 1,183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,016 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,005 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
9,095 related employer businesses in Denver.
Real Estate Brokerages: 3,660 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,929 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
6,909 related employer businesses in Denver.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 879 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
6,449 related employer businesses in Denver.
Primary & Family Care: 1,629 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
3,279 related employer businesses in Denver.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,098 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 585 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,389 related employer businesses in Denver.
Auto Repair: 949 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
2,233 related employer businesses in Denver.
Hair Salons: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
2,192 related employer businesses in Denver.
Creative Agencies: 664 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
1,973 related employer businesses in Denver.
General Freight Trucking: 1,169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,950 related employer businesses in Denver.
Property Management: 1,065 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 79 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
1,858 related employer businesses in Denver.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,786 related employer businesses in Denver.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
828 related employer businesses in Denver.
Gas Stations: 648 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 180 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
812 related employer businesses in Denver.
Bars & Pubs: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 20 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.
Health & Fitness
796 related employer businesses in Denver.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
739 related employer businesses in Denver.
Home Infusion: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
700 related employer businesses in Denver.
Daycare Centers: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
694 related employer businesses in Denver.
Hotels: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
643 related employer businesses in Denver.
Non-Medical Home Care: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
513 related employer businesses in Denver.
Waste Management & Recycling: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
494 related employer businesses in Denver.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 155 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 Denver ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Denver?
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 Denver?
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 Denver
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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