Selling a Business in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County has 36,472 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Mecklenburg County by the numbers
36,472
36,472
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
134,724
134,724
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
732,418
732,418
EMPLOYMENT
$57.3 billion
$57.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
14,068
14,068
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 Mecklenburg County compares
Mecklenburg County ranks 1st of 100 North Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 8% of employer businesses in Mecklenburg County, compared with 6% in North Carolina.
14,068 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Mecklenburg County ranks 1st of 100 North Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 8% of employer businesses in Mecklenburg County, compared with 6% in North Carolina.
14,068 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,250 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,799 employer businesses
Retail: 3,640 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,245 employer businesses
Construction: 3,110 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 5,250 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,799 employer businesses
Retail: 3,640 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,245 employer businesses
Construction: 3,110 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Mecklenburg County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Mecklenburg County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Mecklenburg County. 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
3,528 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
General Contracting: 1,124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,326 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 585 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,766 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 998 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,422 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Primary & Family Care: 804 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,676 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 607 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,278 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
General Freight Trucking: 829 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,085 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
876 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Property Management: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
864 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Auto Repair: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 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.
Technology & Media
813 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Creative Agencies: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
805 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Hair Salons: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
620 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
464 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Home Infusion: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
360 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Daycare Centers: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
358 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Gas Stations: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
342 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Hotels: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
319 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
286 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Bars & Pubs: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
205 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
162 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
133 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Mecklenburg County. 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
3,528 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
General Contracting: 1,124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,326 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 585 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,766 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 998 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,422 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Primary & Family Care: 804 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,676 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 607 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,278 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
General Freight Trucking: 829 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,085 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
876 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Property Management: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
864 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Auto Repair: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 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.
Technology & Media
813 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Creative Agencies: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
805 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Hair Salons: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
620 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
464 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Home Infusion: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
360 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Daycare Centers: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
358 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Gas Stations: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
342 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Hotels: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
319 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
286 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Bars & Pubs: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
205 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
162 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
133 related employer businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Mecklenburg County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Mecklenburg County?
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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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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