Selling a Business in Mecklenburg County

These are the industries in Mecklenburg 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

66 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• General Contracting: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Landscaping: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Interior Finishing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Electrical: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Plumbing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

58 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Retail Stores

45 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

• Electronics & Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

42 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Car Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

• Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

39 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Gas Stations: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Medical Practices

38 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Primary & Family Care: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Mental & Behavioral Health: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Veterinary Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

37 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Insurance Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Wealth Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Logistics & Transportation

26 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• General Freight Trucking: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

• Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Manufacturing

19 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Construction Materials Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

• Metal Fabrication: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Printing & Plastics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.

• Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

16 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Hotels: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Technology & Media

9 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Software Companies (SaaS): 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.

Home Services

8 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Property Management: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Residential Cleaning: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

7 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Hair Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

7 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

6 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

5 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Daycare Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

5 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Entertainment & Recreation

4 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Pet Grooming & Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Boarding, Daycare & Training: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Senior Care & Living

4 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.

• Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

• Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

• Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

• Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.