Asheville, NC
$95,000
Asheville, NC
$95,000

Kernersville, NC
$846,000

North Carolina
$228,000
Charlotte, NC
$120,000
Charlotte, NC
$589,000
Rockingham County, NC
$1,995,000
North Carolina
$450,000
Knightdale, NC
$150,000
Greensboro, NC
$354,900
Charlotte, NC
$189,000
Available in North Carolina
$60,000
Charlotte, NC
$295,000
Troutman, NC
$800,000
$125,000
Garner, NC
Asheville, NC
$285,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $966,000
Tully Ryan
Murphy Business Sales - Triangle & Eastern NC
Serving New Hanover County, NC
At IBX Business Brokers, we help business owners and strategic acquirers achieve successful outcomes through full-service M&A and business brokerage advisory across North Carolina and the Southeast. Combining hands-on deal leadership with the reach of the Murphy Business national network, we deliver precision, confidentiality, and certainty to close. We specialize in sell-side representation for founder-led and family-owned companies with $1M–$25M in enterprise value. Our senior-led team manages the full transaction lifecycle — from valuation and exit readiness to confidential marketing, buyer outreach, negotiation, and diligence management — ensuring maximum value and minimal disruption to daily operations. For strategic buyers and corporate development teams, we provide targeted buy-side advisory, sourcing off-market opportunities, conducting operational and financial assessments, and structuring acquisitions that accelerate growth and deliver measurable ROI. Headquartered in Edenton and Wilmington, we serve the Triangle, Greenville, and Eastern North Carolina regions, including the Outer Banks, with selective mandates across the Carolinas and nationwide. Clients choose IBX for our data-driven insights, transparent communication, and trusted execution. We bridge local relationships with national buyer reach, positioning each client for optimal outcomes — from first conversation to closing wire. Whether you’re preparing to sell your business, exploring strategic acquisitions, or seeking a valuation-driven roadmap, IBX Business Brokers combines local expertise, national scale, and proven M&A strategy to help you move forward with confidence.
Charlotte, NC
$590,000
Raleigh, NC
$158,900
Fayetteville, NC
$236,900
Charlotte, NC
$350,000
Raleigh, NC
$284,000
Available in North Carolina
$75,000
Raleigh, NC
$449,900
Cumberland County, NC
$160,000
$150,000
Charlotte, NC
Greensboro, NC
$247,900
North Carolina
$99,999
Charlotte, NC
$999,999
Fuquay-Varina, NC
$501,000
Charlotte, NC
$500,000
Greensboro, NC
$890,000
North Carolina
$4,400,000
Available in North Carolina
$40,900
Charlotte, NC
$17,499
Asheville, NC
$1,100,000
$230,000
Cary, NC
Mecklenburg County, NC
$261,500
Greensboro, NC
$279,900
Available in North Carolina
$100,000
Fayetteville, NC
$95,000
Asheville, NC
$90,000
Rowan County, NC
$305,000
North Carolina
$975,000
Charlotte, NC
$299,000
Nathaniel James
Crimson Cardinal Realty LLC
Serving Durham County, NC
Crimson Cardinal Realty, LLC is a North Carolina based real estate practice and business intermediary for the sale or purchase of small operations. We are licensed to transact real estate related transactions in North Carolina and South Carolina. We serve all types of businesses in the Southeastern US. Our healthcare division, Crimson Cardinal Healthcare Intermediary, serves owners of medical and dental practices, home care and home health agencies, and assisted living facilities in NC, SC, and Virginia. Strictly Confidential.
Charlotte, NC
$265,000
Charlotte, NC
$199,000
$1,350,000
Asheville, NC
North Carolina
$26,549,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,480,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Wake County, NC
$1,600,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,124,940
North Carolina
$50,000
Charlotte, NC
$79,500
Charlotte, NC
$230,000
Wilmington, NC
$98,000
Wake County, NC
$275,000
North Carolina
$1,750,000
Raleigh, NC
$59,000
Available in North Carolina
$100,000
For 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 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$292,500 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$470,589 |
|
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) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.50 |
|
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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