Guilford County, NC
This turnkey promotional products and custom apparel business serves a diverse client base across small businesses, schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and corporate accounts. Known for...
$39,500
Guilford County, NC
This turnkey promotional products and custom apparel business serves a diverse client base across small businesses, schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and corporate accounts. Known for...
$39,500

Mecklenburg County, NC
Established automotive service business in Mecklenburg County offering tinting, paint protection, wraps, ceramic coatings, and audio services. The 2,400 sq ft facility features climate-controlled...
$149,000
New Hanover County, NC
Established automotive service franchise specializing in professional-grade tint and protection services in the fast-growing New Hanover County market. This turnkey operation serves a mix of retail...
$100,000
North Carolina
Own a profitable operation with a newer fleet! › 1 Manager › 23 Trucks › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager and a mechanic on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of...
$1,290,000
Cash Flow: $319,816
North Carolina
Perfect for an owner-operator, this bread route offers consistent income and the chance to grow a reliable business! › Number of Active Accounts: 7 › Weekly Revenue: $6,605 › Listing Ratio: 20:1 ›...
$135,000
Wilmington, NC
Our Wilmington business has grown steadily and has been consistently profitable for more than seven years. We have an excellent reputation (> 60 five-star Google reviews), with good referral and...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $342,332
Winston-Salem, NC
Don’t miss your chance to secure a territory with a cutting-edge home renovation franchise. Established in 2022, this location is poised for a fresh reopening immediately after purchase. This isn’t...
$138,500
Cash Flow: $302,800
Cary, NC
Profitable Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Franchise – Raleigh, NC Turnkey, Home-Based Business with Strong Growth Potential in a Booming Market Own a high-demand, eco-friendly service business backed by...
$68,000
North Topsail Beach, NC
This is a short term rental house, one of the largest in the country. On an unusually large and wooded ocean front lot. Comes fully furnished. Tremendous cash on cash return!! For example, at 50%...
$4,799,000
Cash Flow: $447,625
Garner, NC
**Please do not contact this business via phone as staff have not been informed about the sale of the business** This is a newer location with just 1 year of business. Prime opportunity for someone...
$125,000
Available in North Carolina
Let's Talk Trash: $661,800 AUV*
$100,000
Charlotte, NC
Own a Territory in a Cutting-Edge Home Renovation Franchise Don’t miss the chance to become part of a forward-thinking home renovation brand that’s redefining the industry. This isn’t your typical...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $323,500
Cary, NC
This is an established, open, and operating franchise resale in the home services space. Our franchise system offers a dynamic franchise opportunity for results-driven entrepreneurs to experience the...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $124,331
Raleigh, NC
Great opportunity to be your own boss and own a high profit business franchise in the thriving home and commercial service industry and in an attractive market! Lead Generation... This business is the...
$75,000
EBITDA: $75,000
Asheville, NC
The Signal franchise network provides peace of mind to communities and builds a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue; it’s about growing something bigger. Why...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $284,725
Greensboro, NC
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $238,000
Tina Wright, M&AMI, CBI, MBA
Transworld Business Advisors of Raleigh-Durham
Serving Wake County, NC
Tina is respected as one of the nation's top-producing business brokers in the country by several industry organizations including the IBBA and the M&A Source. Please take a moment and view our listings and our 200+ 5-Star client Google reviews. Transworld has over 45 years of experience in business brokerage, a global network of $4.5 billion in active inventory with over 6,000 business listings worldwide. Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions, we are the business sale specialists.
Wilmington, NC
Established Short-Term Rental Investment Opportunity HIGHLIGHTS * 4.75 Rating * 76% Occupancy Short & Medium Term * Turn-Key * New Roof (2021), Kitchen (2021), New Floors (2025) * New Windows (2023) *...
$545,000
This is a Short-Term Rental Property Management Business. In 2024 the Average Annual per Territory Short Term Rental Total Revenue was $1,734,734 ** Fast Facts Our Franchisees Manage Short-Term Rental...
$75,000
First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...
$575,000
*Essential Business - Average location in 2023 did $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return *Corporate location in 2023 did over $13.9MM in total gross sales w/estimated earnings of over $2.1MM The need for our...
$49,500
First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...
$575,000
Available in North Carolina
As a HorsePower Brands company, be a hero in your community with essential eco-friendly lawn care, multiple service lines, and recurring revenue.
$60,000
$386,833 total Income after disclosed expenses - $2,987.50 Average Ticket. LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS WITH LITTLE COMPETITION? Aircraft Detailing is a niche mobile concept that focuses on...
$56,000
We do the cold calling for you. We generate leads using our well trained call center. As soon as someone gets a building permit approve, we call to congratulate them and set an appointment. We run a...
$59,500
**We will pay the Tariffs on the next 3 US territories sold** Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way...
$99,900
Price: $250,000 for 2 Semi-Truck Routes E2 Visa Approved EB 5 Visa Approved NO SBA 3rd PARTY FINANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 50% Down 700 credit score GOOD PROVABLE INCOME (LAST 2 Year Tax...
$250,000
*Earning Potential $2,186,050 – Annual Revenue $807,443- EBITDA 36.9% – EBITDA Margin $422,107 – Per Full Time Service Vehicle Revenue $154,776 – Per Full Time Service Vehicle EBITDA $5,885 – Average...
$59,500
Small changes make a big difference. $7,500 franchisee average ticket. Homeowner can increase asking price of home three times what they invest in home prep, so $7,500 in prep can potentially increase...
$59,500
Available Nationwide We make car keys, (LOTS of car keys) and we are expanding to new markets. We are currently accepting franchisees in all markets. We are a full service locksmith company, our...
$34,000
After 25 years of owning a successful painting and handyman company, I was ready to show people with no prior experience can also hold a successful business! We have painted at the Smithsonian,...
$47,000
Own a Piece of the Future of Roofing – High-Margin, Low-Overhead Dealership Opportunity Looking for a proven, in-demand business with serious growth potential? Roof Rejuvenate USA is one of the...
$30,000
Learn every single legal collection technique! You will learn how to garnish wages, freeze bank accounts, repossess cars, place liens on real estate, seize safety deposit boxes, and more! We provide...
$250,000
Available in North Carolina
Join a leading disaster restoration franchise with high franchise earnings upwards of $2.49M in average gross sales and over 65+ years of experience in the industry.
$150,000
Own Your Own Property Management Business Property management is a service business. Experience incredible growth and thrive in a fragmented industry and bring it all together. Residential,...
$59,900
If you are looking for a low cost - high return business, then look no further than Richard's Painting. With our employee model we outperform most other painting franchises in ROI department. We are...
$39,950
“If you are viewing this ad, you must have thought of operating a laundromat in some capacity. I know because I was in your shoes. Searching online at multiple businesses for sale websites to takeover...
$29,000
The name says it all, DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning. When a potential client is searching for Air Duct Cleaning, and they pull up a DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning listing that is servicing their area, it's clear...
$29,000
MFS Trade School: Build Your Million-Dollar Cleaning Business In every commercial kitchen, fire prevention is the top priority. Grease buildup in exhaust systems is one of the leading causes of...
$5,290
Available Nationwide
Become an "EXCLUSIVE DEALER". Huge first-year profit potential, and 100% financing for those who qualify, FSI has been the #1 industry leader for over 15 years.
$75,000
Charlotte, NC
Step into a turnkey opportunity with this established Top Rail Fence franchise serving the Charlotte, NC market. Top Rail Fence is a leading fencing solutions provider, offering residential and...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $585,000
Greensboro, NC
Imagine owning a business where you're literally bringing comfort to people's most important moments. This mobile sanitation company has built something special - luxury restroom trailers that serve...
$241,900
Cash Flow: $201,664
Cary, NC
Combining craftsmanship with modern business practices, this turnkey building renewal studio offers comprehensive interior and exterior finishes for properties of all types. A refined blend of core...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $294,821
Charlotte, NC
Operating primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, this party equipment rental company combines safety, affordability, and personalized service to maintain a loyal clientele. With a broad...
$259,000
Cash Flow: $176,871
Raleigh, NC
Picture yourself running a business where your phone rings with steady work, not desperate cold calls. This established commercial cleaning company has spent years building something special -...
$256,900
Cash Flow: $53,771
Terry Smith
Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern NC
Serving New Hanover County, NC
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Transworld Business Advisors is the largest and fastest growing Business Brokerage and M&A firm in the world: * 40th year in business * 10,000 businesses sold * 750+ advisors worldwide * 250+ offices worldwide * Over 400,000 pre-qualified and unique buyer list in our database
Pineville, NC
Outdoor Lighting Business For Sale – Turnkey, Profitable, and Growth-Ready Established, reputable outdoor lighting company specializing in custom landscape, architectural, and pathway lighting for...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Bessemer City, NC
Price Just Reduced! Don’t miss this rare, undervalued opportunity to own a highly profitable, established, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Business. Specializing in contents restoration after fire, water, or...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $397,000
Raleigh, NC
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a recently established electrical services franchise in the thriving Raleigh metro area. The business includes exclusive rights to a prime territory encompassing...
$100,000
Charlotte, NC
Own a profitable, SBA-approved picture-framing franchise. Ideal for entrepreneurs with business savvy and a love of art. This business operates in a $6 billion market with high margins, minimal...
$325,000
Fayetteville, NC
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Own a proven Express Employment Professionals staffing agency located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a thriving market driven by consistent demand...
$600,000
Available in North Carolina
Take advantage of Furniture Medic’s low investment franchise opportunity, diversified recurring revenue streams and scalable territories.
$50,000
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A very well established office product distributor of printer consumables for all name brand printers, such as HP, Brother, Canon, etc. selling name brand and remanufactured products in the printer...
$115,000
Raleigh, NC
This business offers premium custom window treatments, including blinds, shutters, and shades, with full services from consultation and design to installation. With a scalable model and cutting-edge...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $171,943
Charlotte, NC
Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$243,000 Enter NC-90634 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/bimbo-bakeries-charlotte-nc-nc-90634/ #Ownaroute...
$243,000
Cash Flow: $113,799
Greensboro, NC
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire an established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in the growing city of Greensboro, NC....
$100,000
North Carolina
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) operating out of North Carolina (Greater Charlotte Area). • The route mix includes 70% Home Delivery (Residential) and 30% Ground (Commercial) Pickup...
$1,199,000
Cash Flow: $356,739
Available Nationwide
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
$100,000
See More FranchisesFor those in the market to buy or sell a service business in North Carolina, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of North Carolina service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
127 |
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Median Asking Price |
$292,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$470,589 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$140,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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North Carolina Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.64 |
2.39 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.01 |
3.24 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Service Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in North Carolina?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in North Carolina is approximately $292,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but North Carolina service business owners report median annual sales of $470,589 and annual owner earnings of $140,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses in North Carolina range from 0.37 to 1.01, with the median at 0.64. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.24, with the median at 2.39. These values indicate that a typical service business in North Carolina may sell for around 0.64 times its annual revenue, and 2.39 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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