Selling a Business in Craven County
Craven County has 2,224 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are retail and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Craven County by the numbers
2,224
2,224
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
7,514
7,514
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
30,858
30,858
EMPLOYMENT
$1.5 billion
$1.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,003
1,003
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 Craven County compares
Craven County ranks 26th of 100 North Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Craven County, compared with 11% in North Carolina.
1,003 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Craven County ranks 26th of 100 North Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Craven County, compared with 11% in North Carolina.
1,003 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 345 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 290 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 257 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 226 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 215 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 345 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 290 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 257 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 226 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 215 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Craven County
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Craven County
These are the industries in Craven County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
230 related employer businesses in Craven County.
General Contracting: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
213 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
171 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Primary & Family Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
153 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
118 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
100 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Auto Repair: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
70 related employer businesses in Craven County.
General Freight Trucking: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
46 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Gas Stations: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
43 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Property Management: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Manufacturing
39 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
32 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
27 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
26 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Daycare Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
24 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Bars & Pubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
24 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
23 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
20 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
19 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Hotels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
16 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
12 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
10 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Craven County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
230 related employer businesses in Craven County.
General Contracting: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
213 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
171 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Primary & Family Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
153 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
118 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
100 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Auto Repair: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
70 related employer businesses in Craven County.
General Freight Trucking: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
46 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Gas Stations: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
43 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Property Management: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Manufacturing
39 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
32 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
27 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
26 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Daycare Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
24 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Bars & Pubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
24 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
23 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
20 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
19 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Hotels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
16 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
12 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
10 related employer businesses in Craven County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Craven County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Craven County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Craven County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
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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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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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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
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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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