Selling a Business in Guilford County
Guilford County has 14,306 employer businesses, and 82% 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 professional and technical services.
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Guilford County by the numbers
14,306
14,306
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
52,029
52,029
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
265,517
265,517
EMPLOYMENT
$15.2 billion
$15.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,993
5,993
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 Guilford County compares
Guilford County ranks 3rd of 100 North Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Guilford County, compared with 4% in North Carolina.
5,993 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Guilford County ranks 3rd of 100 North Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Guilford County, compared with 4% in North Carolina.
5,993 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,874 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,512 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,470 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,369 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,359 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,874 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,512 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,470 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,369 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,359 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Guilford County
Retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Guilford County
These are the industries in Guilford 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
1,469 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
General Contracting: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
1,223 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
963 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
877 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Primary & Family Care: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
723 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
487 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Auto Repair: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 43 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.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
486 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
481 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
General Freight Trucking: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
449 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Printing & Plastics: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
327 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Property Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
285 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Gas Stations: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
267 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Creative Agencies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
228 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Hair Salons: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
172 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Home Infusion: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
168 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Daycare Centers: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
162 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Hotels: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
136 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Bars & Pubs: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
120 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
97 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
49 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
47 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Guilford 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
1,469 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
General Contracting: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
1,223 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
963 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
877 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Primary & Family Care: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
723 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
487 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Auto Repair: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 43 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.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
486 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
481 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
General Freight Trucking: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
449 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Printing & Plastics: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
327 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Property Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
285 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Gas Stations: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
267 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Creative Agencies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
228 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Hair Salons: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
172 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Home Infusion: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
168 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Daycare Centers: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
162 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Hotels: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
136 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Bars & Pubs: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
120 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
97 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
49 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
47 related employer businesses in Guilford County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Guilford County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Guilford County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Guilford County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Guilford 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.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Guilford County
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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