Selling a Business in Greenville
Owners in the Greenville area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 22,892 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Greenville by the numbers
22,892
22,892
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
90,584
90,584
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
383,864
383,864
EMPLOYMENT
$20.6 billion
$20.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,358
9,358
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 Greenville compares
The Greenville area ranks 1st of 8 South Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Greenville, compared with 3% in South Carolina.
9,358 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Greenville area ranks 1st of 8 South Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Greenville, compared with 3% in South Carolina.
9,358 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,176 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,657 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,411 employer businesses
Construction: 2,281 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,280 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,176 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,657 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,411 employer businesses
Construction: 2,281 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,280 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 Greenville
Retail, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Greenville
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Greenville. 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
2,411 related employer businesses in Greenville.
General Contracting: 663 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,088 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 836 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,752 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Real Estate Brokerages: 601 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,366 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Primary & Family Care: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,170 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
788 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Auto Repair: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
713 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Metal Fabrication: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
536 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
516 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Gas Stations: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 97 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.
Logistics & Transportation
512 related employer businesses in Greenville.
General Freight Trucking: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
446 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Residential Cleaning: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 29 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
358 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
348 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Hair Salons: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
336 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Compounding Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
205 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Bars & Pubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 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.
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.
Hospitality & Travel
197 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Hotels: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
182 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Daycare Centers: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
169 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
161 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
121 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Waste Management & Recycling: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
108 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 26 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 Greenville. 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
2,411 related employer businesses in Greenville.
General Contracting: 663 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,088 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 836 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,752 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Real Estate Brokerages: 601 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,366 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Primary & Family Care: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,170 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
788 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Auto Repair: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
713 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Metal Fabrication: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
536 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
516 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Gas Stations: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 97 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.
Logistics & Transportation
512 related employer businesses in Greenville.
General Freight Trucking: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
446 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Residential Cleaning: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 29 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
358 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
348 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Hair Salons: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
336 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Compounding Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
205 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Bars & Pubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 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.
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.
Hospitality & Travel
197 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Hotels: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
182 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Daycare Centers: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
169 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
161 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
121 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Waste Management & Recycling: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
108 related employer businesses in Greenville.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 26 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 Greenville ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Greenville?
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 Greenville?
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 Greenville
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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