Selling a Business in Greensboro
Owners in the Greensboro area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 18,589 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Greensboro by the numbers
18,589
18,589
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
69,721
69,721
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
324,893
324,893
EMPLOYMENT
$17.8 billion
$17.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,770
7,770
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 Greensboro compares
The Greensboro area ranks 3rd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Greensboro, compared with 4% in North Carolina.
7,770 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Greensboro area ranks 3rd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Greensboro, compared with 4% in North Carolina.
7,770 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,563 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,911 employer businesses
Construction: 1,863 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,836 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,756 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,563 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,911 employer businesses
Construction: 1,863 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,836 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,756 employer businesses
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Greensboro
Retail, repair, personal care and other services, construction, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Greensboro
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Greensboro. 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
2,070 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
General Contracting: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,606 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,190 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Real Estate Brokerages: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,066 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Primary & Family Care: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
937 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
759 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
690 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Auto Repair: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
629 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
General Freight Trucking: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
580 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
435 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Gas Stations: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
393 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Residential Cleaning: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
299 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Creative Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 42 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.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
266 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Hair Salons: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 32 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.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
241 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Compounding Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
216 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Daycare Centers: 210 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.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
198 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Hotels: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
165 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Bars & Pubs: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
139 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Non-Medical Home Care: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
104 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 29 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.
Pet Services
66 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Greensboro. 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
2,070 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
General Contracting: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,606 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,190 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Real Estate Brokerages: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,066 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Primary & Family Care: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
937 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
759 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
690 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Auto Repair: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
629 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
General Freight Trucking: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
580 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
435 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Gas Stations: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
393 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Residential Cleaning: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
299 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Creative Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 42 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.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
266 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Hair Salons: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 32 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.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
241 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Compounding Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
216 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Daycare Centers: 210 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.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
198 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Hotels: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
165 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Bars & Pubs: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
139 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Non-Medical Home Care: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
104 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 29 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.
Pet Services
66 related employer businesses in Greensboro.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Greensboro ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro?
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 Greensboro
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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