Opening a Colorado business isn't cheap. Here's what it may cost
Opening a Colorado business isn't cheap. Here's what it may cost
Nate Trela, Fort Collins ColoradoanMon, November 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC
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With an increasing number of people looking into opening their own business, it’s important to get a sense of what that entails.
The costs — particularly to open a brick-and-mortar location — can be considerable. A new report by Pixartprinting looked at those costs in every state, and the numbers varied wildly based on what type of business was planned.
The report found the average cost to open a store in Colorado is $138,779, with a restaurant, at an average of $364,500, the most expensive. A bakery required $26,000 on average, the cheapest.
The economics are different, of course, if you’re looking at a “gig” job like shopping, driving or delivery work. You can tackle some of those tasks if you already own a car — or even just have access to a bike in some areas.
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But when you need a fixed address for meeting customers, doing the work or keeping inventory, prices go up. The report looked at average startup costs, LLC filing fees, income tax and sales tax burdens.
What does it cost to open businesses in Colorado?
These 14 businesses require a physical location, with costs listed in a news release on the report.
Restaurant, $364,500
Laundromat, $315,000
Daycare, $265,125
Coffee shop, $209,000
Ice cream shop, $183,750
Food truck, $112,500
Hair salon, $99,900
Nail salon, $97,200
Barber shop, $78,300
Yoga studio, $60,375
Catering, $44,625
Florist, $44,625
Pet grooming, $42,000
Bakery, $26,000
What are the cheapest states to open a store in?
The South reigns here, with low regulatory demands compared to other parts of the country, keeping startup costs down.
Mississippi, $107,298
West Virginia, $109,384
Arkansas, $110,329
What are the most expensive states to open a business in? -
Hawaii, $188,154
California, $187,048
New York, $172,925
Nate Trela covers trending news in Colorado and Utah for the USA TODAY Network, with an emphasis on consumer finance, legal issues and state laws.
This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Opening a Colorado business isn't cheap. Here's what it may cost
Source: “AOL Money”
