North Carolina

Service Businesses For Sale in North Carolina

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Commercial and Residential Irrigation Company

North Carolina

Well Established irrigation company serving eastern NC from Raleigh to the coast. The company has an excellent reputation for quality work for both residential customers as well as commercial...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Parking Lot Repair & Maintenance Company

Wilmington, NC

The sale price includes equipment assets. This full-service parking lot maintenance company virtually has no organized competition. Almost every building has a parking lot and parking lots deteriorate...

$239,000

$239,000

Cash Flow: $208,300

21 Years of Appliance Repair in Lake Norman Area

Mecklenburg County, NC

"Attention seasoned appliance repair experts! Here's your golden opportunity to step into ownership of an established book of business, in the coveted Lake Norman, NC area. Affluent homeowners are the...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Semi-Absentee Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Business

Columbia, NC

Dive into the lucrative world of plumbing, it might be the industry's best-kept secret. Plumbing isn't just about fixing leaks; it's about fixing your future. You won't need to wear a tool belt;...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $242,005

Scenic Destination, Venue & Catering Biz –Turnkey, SBA Financing Ready

North Carolina

This long-established business is a full-service event venue and catering facility. It is a perfect blend of contemporary design and natural elegance. Their facility showcases original floors, exposed...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $763,272

Saw & Mower Sales and Service Business for sale includes the Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Moore County, NC

Mower and Chain Saw Retail Dealer of several different brands. Brands sold include Cub Cadet, Toro, Stihl, Echo, Walker, Husqvarna (robotic certified), DR Generac and more. The store features a lot of...

$700,000

$700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Profitable Sod Farm Distribution Business SBA Pre-Approved

North Carolina

SBA Pre-Approved Markets Served: Wake, Chatham, Durham, New Hanover, Brunswick Counties & All Of Eastern NC 2023 Numbers are on track to double 2022 Numbers. Fantastic Business that has stood the test...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $318,287

Established ECO Cleaning Business

Charlotte, NC

This is a premier cleaning company located in Charlotte, NC. They have been cleaning homes since 2001 and have earned a reputation for providing quality and personalized service. The customers have...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $62,421

Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Business

Raleigh, NC

Part of the largest franchise system of its type, this business services residential and commercial swimming pools and Jacuzzis. This is a great route based business with predictable income and...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Residential & Commercial Spray Foam Insulation Business

Richmond, NC

This locally operated business delivers spray foam installation and repair services to both residential and commercial clients. Known for its energy-efficient solutions, the business helps customers...

$424,900

$424,900

Cash Flow: $132,664

Commercial Cleaning: Profitable Janitorial Business - Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

This successful and highly profitable business comes with a strong and ongoing support system including marketing, operations and finance plus a highly rated training program. This well-established...

$17,490

$17,490

Cash Flow: $25,000

Commercial Cleaning: Profitable Janitorial Business

Greensboro, NC

For Sale: A well-established local commercial cleaning business that is part of a highly acclaimed and respected national franchise brand. We service large corporate accounts with contracts in place....

$17,499

$17,499

Cash Flow: $25,000

Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise

North Carolina Funeral Home with Onsite Crematory

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

North Carolina

Established funeral home located in North Carolina for sale. This remarkable property holds the distinction of being a registered historical building and features a standalone single-family home, plus...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $103,110

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Attention: All Lawn-Care Operators & Landscapers

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte has great weather, to own and operate a landscaping business. With 4 seasons of perfect weather, this owner operator keeps very busy. In this desirable lawn-care industry, monthly contracts...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $67,000

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Sunbelt Business Brokers Charlotte

Serving Mecklenburg County, NC

The Sunbelt Charlotte office is widely recognized as the dominant business brokerage firm in the Carolinas and remains very active throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states in mergers and acquisitions. We are now celebrating our 30th year in business. We sell all types and sizes of businesses, but specialize in manufacturing, distribution and service related entities. Our smallest transaction has been a franchise sale to a first time buyer and our largest transaction has been a $50,000,000 manufacturing company that was sold to a private equity group as a new platform. Most of our transactions are Seller Fee Paid and Represented. Sunbelt Charlotte does not typically charge any up-front fees and is paid only upon closing. For additional information, please visit us at www.sunbeltbrokers.biz

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Real EstatePrime Car Wash Property on High-Traffic Main Road – Fuquay-Varina, NC

Wake County, NC

HS Listing ID-65449 Property Highlights Location & Zoning: Located on North Main Street, one of Fuquay-Varina’s busiest thoroughfares. The property is situated in a commercially zoned (CC) area, with...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

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Real EstateRepriced: 119 W Main Street, High Visibility in Youngsville, NC

Youngsville, NC

Located in the heart of Youngsville's Main Street District, this property is visible to over 16,000 vehicles per day (NCDOT AADT 2023), and features plenty of on-property parking, a second floor...

$799,000

$799,000

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Buy or Sell a Service Business in North Carolina

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

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

127

Median Asking Price  

$292,500

Median Reported Revenue  

$470,589

Median Reported Earnings  

$140,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


North Carolina Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.37

1.50

Median

0.64

2.39

Upper Quartile

1.01

3.24

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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