Selling a Business in Winston
Owners in the Winston area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 14,336 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
Winston by the numbers
14,336
14,336
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
56,933
56,933
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
257,305
257,305
EMPLOYMENT
$14.5 billion
$14.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,817
5,817
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 Winston compares
The Winston area ranks 4th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Winston, compared with 3% in North Carolina.
5,817 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Winston area ranks 4th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Winston, compared with 3% in North Carolina.
5,817 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,198 employer businesses
Construction: 1,692 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,592 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,353 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,344 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,198 employer businesses
Construction: 1,692 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,592 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,353 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,344 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 Winston
Retail, construction, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Winston
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Winston. 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
1,902 related employer businesses in Winston.
General Contracting: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,298 related employer businesses in Winston.
Full-Service Restaurants: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
903 related employer businesses in Winston.
Real Estate Brokerages: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
803 related employer businesses in Winston.
Primary & Family Care: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
786 related employer businesses in Winston.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 187 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: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
608 related employer businesses in Winston.
Auto Repair: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 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.
Manufacturing
506 related employer businesses in Winston.
Metal Fabrication: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
382 related employer businesses in Winston.
General Freight Trucking: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 32 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.
Last-Mile & Courier: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
330 related employer businesses in Winston.
Gas Stations: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
325 related employer businesses in Winston.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
277 related employer businesses in Winston.
Residential Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
232 related employer businesses in Winston.
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: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
198 related employer businesses in Winston.
Creative Agencies: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 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
182 related employer businesses in Winston.
Hair Salons: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
132 related employer businesses in Winston.
Bars & Pubs: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 19 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.
Education & Childcare
130 related employer businesses in Winston.
Daycare Centers: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
126 related employer businesses in Winston.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
115 related employer businesses in Winston.
Hotels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
103 related employer businesses in Winston.
Non-Medical Home Care: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 13 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
100 related employer businesses in Winston.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Winston.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 19 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 Winston. 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
1,902 related employer businesses in Winston.
General Contracting: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,298 related employer businesses in Winston.
Full-Service Restaurants: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
903 related employer businesses in Winston.
Real Estate Brokerages: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
803 related employer businesses in Winston.
Primary & Family Care: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
786 related employer businesses in Winston.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 187 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: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
608 related employer businesses in Winston.
Auto Repair: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 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.
Manufacturing
506 related employer businesses in Winston.
Metal Fabrication: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
382 related employer businesses in Winston.
General Freight Trucking: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 32 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.
Last-Mile & Courier: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
330 related employer businesses in Winston.
Gas Stations: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
325 related employer businesses in Winston.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
277 related employer businesses in Winston.
Residential Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
232 related employer businesses in Winston.
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: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
198 related employer businesses in Winston.
Creative Agencies: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 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
182 related employer businesses in Winston.
Hair Salons: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
132 related employer businesses in Winston.
Bars & Pubs: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 19 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.
Education & Childcare
130 related employer businesses in Winston.
Daycare Centers: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
126 related employer businesses in Winston.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
115 related employer businesses in Winston.
Hotels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
103 related employer businesses in Winston.
Non-Medical Home Care: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 13 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
100 related employer businesses in Winston.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Winston.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 19 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 Winston ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Winston?
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 Winston?
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 Winston
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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