Selling a Business in Raleigh
Owners in the Raleigh area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 39,252 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
Raleigh by the numbers
39,252
39,252
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
149,523
149,523
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
617,511
617,511
EMPLOYMENT
$42.6 billion
$42.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
14,990
14,990
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 Raleigh compares
The Raleigh area ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Raleigh, compared with 11% in North Carolina.
14,990 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Raleigh area ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Raleigh, compared with 11% in North Carolina.
14,990 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,345 employer businesses
Construction: 4,424 employer businesses
Retail: 4,345 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,184 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,516 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,345 employer businesses
Construction: 4,424 employer businesses
Retail: 4,345 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,184 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,516 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 Raleigh
Professional and technical services, construction, retail, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Raleigh
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Raleigh. 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
5,015 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
General Contracting: 1,464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 688 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 103 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
3,095 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,982 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,693 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Primary & Family Care: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 609 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,697 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,299 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Auto Repair: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
952 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Property Management: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 37 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
859 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Creative Agencies: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
831 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
General Freight Trucking: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 26 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.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
793 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Hair Salons: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
749 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
669 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
522 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Home Infusion: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
510 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Gas Stations: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 86 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.
Education & Childcare
454 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Daycare Centers: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
370 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
341 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Hotels: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
317 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Bars & Pubs: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 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.
Senior Care & Living
257 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Non-Medical Home Care: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 20 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
236 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Waste Management & Recycling: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
200 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 50 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 Raleigh. 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
5,015 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
General Contracting: 1,464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 688 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 103 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
3,095 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,982 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 599 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,693 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Primary & Family Care: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 609 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,697 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,299 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Auto Repair: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
952 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Property Management: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 37 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
859 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Creative Agencies: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
831 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
General Freight Trucking: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 26 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.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
793 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Hair Salons: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
749 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
669 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
522 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Home Infusion: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
510 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Gas Stations: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 86 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.
Education & Childcare
454 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Daycare Centers: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
370 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
341 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Hotels: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
317 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Bars & Pubs: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 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.
Senior Care & Living
257 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Non-Medical Home Care: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 20 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
236 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Waste Management & Recycling: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
200 related employer businesses in Raleigh.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 50 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 Raleigh ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh
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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