North Carolina

Retail Businesses For Sale in North Carolina

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Established custom window covering business

Advance, NC

ESTABLISHED CUSTOM WINDOW COVERING FRANCHISE FOR SALE This profitable Budget Blinds franchise serves seven counties across North Carolina's growing Piedmont region, generating $1.24M in annual revenue...

$715,000

Cash Flow: $266,000

$715,000

Cash Flow: $266,000

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Locally Owned, Unique Home, Garden, Feed,Seed, Hardware and Gift Store

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cullowhee, NC

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a successful business of over 20 years which includes the property, fixtures and storage buildings. The location is in Western North Carolina on a busy state...

$899,900

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$899,900

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Picture Framing & Printing Shop in Prime Location For Sale

Greensboro, NC

Established Picture Framing & Printing Shop for Sale in Prime Greensboro Location This well-established retail business offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable picture framing and...

$105,000

10

$105,000

Established Construction Supply/ Hardware Supply Co.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Troy, NC

Established Construction Supply and Hardware Store - Prime Investment Opportunity This well-established construction supply and hardware business has been serving the Troy, NC community since 1958,...

$1,900,000

5

$1,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Own a Global Brand – Leguano® Franchise, 250+ Stores in 21 Countries
Start Up

Leguano® is a German company with manufacturing based in Germany, recognized as the country’s leading barefoot footwear brand with more than 250 branded stores worldwide. The company combines...

$30,000

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$30,000

Open an eBike Shop - 4 Revenue Streams - No Royalties
Start Up

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW The eBike Shop presents an exceptional entry point into the rapidly expanding electric bike industry. This comprehensive business model combines sales, service, rentals,...

$19,000

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$19,000

Turn Key Packing & Shipping Stores, available starting at $75,000
Start Up

Start your own profitable shipping and logistics business—affordably. At Qwik Pack & Ship, our mission is simple: empower entrepreneurs to own a proven, in-demand business without franchise fees or...

$37,500

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$37,500

No Experience Needed, We Build Your Vending Route
Start Up

WE FIND THE LOCATIONS, YOU RUN THE BUSINESS Anywhere across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, workplaces are full of people who need something to eat and drink on every shift, and most have...

$59,900

2

$59,900

Established Boutique Brand Now Expanding Through Franchising.
Start Up

Ella Blu presents an exceptional franchise opportunity in the upscale women's boutique market. Founded by Courtney Lyons, who has successfully owned and operated her boutique for over 22 years, this...

$50,000

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$50,000

Thriving Local Indoor Plant Store

Elizabeth City, NC

Roots Plant Company is desirably positioned in the heart of town on a major thoroughfare within a recently revitalized historic district, this business has become a recognized and respected staple of...

$79,500

$79,500

Cash Flow: $44,122

2300 sq. ft. Lease available for your dream

Cumberland County, NC

This is your opportunity! No need to start from scratch securing a lease or hiring a staff. This shop currently features nostalgic items like salt water taffy and modern delights like chocolate peanut...

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$48,000

$48,000

Smoke Shop for Sale in Monroe NC

Monroe, NC

Established Smoke Shop – Monroe, NC Prime Location | Drive-Through | High-Grossing | Inventory & FF&E Included Business Overview This well-established smoke shop has been proudly serving Monroe, NC...

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$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $121,448

High-Margin DME & Senior Mobility Provider

Wake County, NC

A highly reputable Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider is available for acquisition in the expanding senior mobility market in North Carolina. The Company offers consultative sales, comprehensive...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $89,798

Salvo Outdoor recreation rentals, Surf Shop retail, with residential

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Salvo, NC

Surf Shop and recreational turnkey opportunity. Seasonal business with additional residential rental income. Possible owner financing with 20 percent down....

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$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Indian Grocery Store Business

Durham, NC

Established Indian Grocery Store business operating since 1987. The business carries all types of spices, beans, lentils, basmati rice, flours, oils, and herbal cosmetics. Ready to eat and frozen...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $65,926

George Buell

National Restaurant Properties

Serving Buncombe County, NC

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38 Year Old Profitable Custom Frame Business

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Charlotte, NC

Imagine owning a thriving custom framing business that's been a beloved community cornerstone for 38 years. This isn't just any retail opportunity - it's your chance to step into a profitable,...

$368,000

$368,000

Cash Flow: $150,424

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Established Smoke Shop for Sale

Raleigh, NC

Established Vape Shop for Sale – Raleigh, NC Turnkey vape shop established in June 2025 with strong early growth and plenty of upside potential. Located in a busy area of Raleigh with a steadily...

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$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

Award-Winning Charlotte Retail & Gifting Brand | Profitable, Scalable

Charlotte, NC

An award-winning boutique retail and gifting business located in Charlotte, NC. Established and highly recognized throughout the community, the business features products from more than 100 local...

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$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

North Carolina Specialty Pharmacy

North Carolina

Busy, well run pharmacy with all major PBM contracts in place through PSAO. Direct contracts with many pharma manufactures are in place and grandfathered into programs that you cannot get elsewhere....

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

EBITDA: $1,077,112

High-Performing Market & Restaurant in a Sought-After Location

Buncombe County, NC

This well-established, full-service market is a staple of its North Carolina community, drawing a loyal base of local residents alongside a steady influx of seasonal visitors. Known for its strong...

$2,550,000

$2,550,000

Cash Flow: $810,000

Established Healthy Fast-Casual Franchise - Turnkey

Winston-Salem, NC

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable franchise location established for 8 years in the healthy fast-casual segment — one of the fastest-growing categories in U.S. food service. The...

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$125,000

$125,000

Profitable Batteries Plus Business

Buncombe County, NC

This is an opportunity to purchase a long-established Batteries Plus Retail & Commercial business, with two retail locations in Western North Carolina. The first store was established in 2002 and a...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $102,000

Consignment Store $1.2M Rev SBA Approved Over $200k SDE

Buncombe County, NC

Premier Resale Retail Opportunity in a Booming Industry This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, consistently top-performing retail business operating in the thriving secondhand...

$599,900

$599,900

Cash Flow: $233,000

Decades in the Making-Yours to Own: Semi-Absentee Bridal Boutique

Wake County, NC

A well-established, award-winning bridal and formalwear boutique with decades of market presence in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing metropolitan areas is for sale. The business serves a...

$369,000

$369,000

Cash Flow: $207,064

Activities and Gift Shop For Sale in NC

Dare County, NC

LISTING ID # 34658 Coastal North Carolina is a rapidly growing area and is one of the top vacation destinations in the state. With a 20-year history, this unique gift specialty retail and family fun...

$244,000

$244,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

REDUCED-Very Profitable & Successful Higher End Woman's Apparel Store

Cashiers, NC

Excellent Opportunity to Purchase a Very Profitable, 12 Year Established, Popular, Higher End Woman's Apparel Business on the Exclusive and Growing of Highlands / Cashiers Plateau. This is an...

$349,900

$349,900

Cash Flow: $159,109

3 Profitable Organic Smoothie & Juice Bars – Established Brand

Greensboro, NC

Established multi-unit organic smoothie and juice bar operation featuring three profitable locations in Guilford County, NC. This turnkey business has built a strong brand presence since 2017,...

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$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

Proven Flower and Event Studio Supported by a Skilled Team

Durham County, NC

This metropolitan-based floral and event design operation serves both individual consumers and large-scale event clients within a major Southeastern city. The studio is recognized for its refined...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

PRICED TO SELL ASAP - Garden Design and Installation Company

Mecklenburg County, NC

Actively owned and operated garden-related business specializing in high-end home garden design and construction products. This business has captured a strong luxury clientele market with their unique...

$29,000

$29,000

Cash Flow: $60,500

High Traffic Smoke Shop in Downtown Raleigh

Wake County, NC

A highly profitable and established smoke and vape retail business is available in the Raleigh area. This business has built a strong reputation with a loyal customer base and consistent foot traffic....

$960,000

$960,000

Cash Flow: $312,000

50 Successful Years - Educational Supply Company

North Carolina

This retail store has stood the test of time. They provide a comprehensive selection of educational materials and school supplies for children from infant to 12th grade and beyond. Quality resources...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

Online Store for Handmade Gifts-Decor & More/ Motivated Seller!

Forsyth County, NC

A handmade business that focuses on unique home décor and personalized gifts operating primarily in the ecommerce space. Offering unique and customizable novelty items for home and gifting. This...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $44,850

Locally Owned Mercantile With Rich Heritage and Expanding Sales

Yanceyville, NC

Rare opportunity to own a business with a heritage tracing back more than a century. The location is on the town square across from the historic courthouse in downtown Yanceyville, NC. This is a...

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$276,500

$276,500

Cash Flow: $42,000

Turn Key Retail Business In Historic Downtown New Bern NC

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Bern, NC

Turnkey Retail Business with Prime Real Estate for Sale. An exceptional opportunity to own a fully operational retail business including the real estate in a high-visibility, high-traffic location at...

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$998,000

$998,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Soda & Snack Vending Machines Route, Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC

Soda & Snack vending machines route for sale in the Charlotte, North Carolina region for $63,000. Currently grossing an estimated $20,300 in sales and nets $10,071 per year! Route includes 6 machines...

$63,000

$63,000

Cash Flow: $10,071

Supermarket with Property in NC Priced at $1,700,000

North Carolina

An established 10,000 square foot full-service grocery store is for sale including one acre of real estate in a growing North Carolina market. Why rent when you can be the landlord and control your...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

Established Multi-Channel Seafood Distr. & Retailer-RE Available

North Carolina

Established Multi-Channel Seafood Distributor & Retailer – Real Estate Available Business Price: $2,550,000 Real Estate Price: $1,200,000 Business and real estate are to be conveyed with the sale....

$2,550,000

$2,550,000

Cash Flow: $443,852

Turn-Key Custom Jewelry & Repair Store – High Traffic Location

Charlotte, NC

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational, established jewelry retail business located in the highly desirable Carmel Village Shopping Center on Pineville-Matthews Road. This...

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$75,000

$75,000

Turnkey Beverage Retail Brand | Scalable Model & Loyal Customer Base

Cumberland County, NC

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established craft beer, wine, and alternative beverage retail concept with a strong local following and a differentiated product offering. The business...

$355,000

$355,000

Cash Flow: $102,308

Established Local Furniture Store:

Winston-Salem, NC

Established Local Furniture Store - Consistent Revenue with Loyal Customers This well-established furniture retail business has been serving the Winston-Salem community for 25 years, building a strong...

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$348,000

$348,000

Richard Snyder

AAAG Business Brokers, Inc

Serving Mecklenburg County, NC

Established in 2004, Licensed Commercial Real Estate Agent and Business Broker, we match sellers with the best possible buyers. We are a full-service firm with decades of experience buying and selling businesses. We handle the numerous essential details of selling a business so a seller can focus on what they do best — running their business, while we work behind the scenes to move the sale to the finish line. We maintain strict confidentiality in our transactions and are committed to concluding our sales so that both seller and buyer are satisfied long after the sale.

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Profitable & Busy Retail Gift, Home Decor & Home Accessories Shop

Waynesville, NC

Awesome Turn Key Bricks & Mortar Retail Store Main Street Location in Waynesville NC- April 2026 Named the #2 in America by USA Today Readers Imagine stepping into your own charming retail haven on...

$259,000

$259,000

Beloved Local NC-Made Shop — Ready for the Next Owner to Grow It

Sanford, NC

Gather NC is a beloved local retail boutique celebrating North Carolina's rich culture and creativity through curated products from 40+ NC makers and artisans. Established in 2023, this turn-key...

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$50,000

$50,000

Save $100s of Thousands OsteoStrong Franchise resale

Buncombe County, NC

OsteoStrong is a wellness franchise that uses specialized machines to help members improve bone density, strength, balance, and overall physical performance through weekly 15-minute sessions. The...

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$199,900

$199,900

Cash Flow: $210,821

REDUCED for Quick Sale Super Fun Craft Franchise Resale

Buncombe County, NC

This unique DIY craft franchise resale, established nearly 5 years ago, is your opportunity to have fun and make $$$. Current Owner has been unable to give it the time and attention it deserves due to...

$54,900

$54,900

Cash Flow: $60,284

5 years + established AxeThrowing Club with Beer and Wine

North Carolina

Premiere Axe Throwing Club and Bar Ready for New Owner, Established in 2019, this facility has strived by utilizing the best in coaching, making Axe Throwing FUN for all+ . Walk-ins, league play and...

$69,900

$69,900

Cash Flow: $40,948

NC Engineered Wood Component Manufacturing Facility w/Real Estate

North Carolina

This Furniture Manufacturer Entered the US Market in the late-70's and is Known for Making a Premium Engineered Wood Components and Products for the furniture industry. Machinery & Equipment Appraisal...

$4,300,000

$4,300,000

Scalable eCommerce Collectibles Business | $2.7M Revenue | $295K+ SDE

Charlotte, NC

This established specialty eCommerce retailer generates approximately $2.7 million in annual revenue and $295,705 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings. Operating for nearly 30 years, the business serves...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $295,705

High-End Wellness Head Shop | Strong Reputation

New Hanover County, NC

This is not your typical head shop. This upscale, wellness-focused retail store has built a powerful reputation for customer education, premium products, and an elevated shopping experience. Unlike...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $117,027

Unlock a Hidden Gem! Thriving Gift Shop for Sale

Mecklenburg County, NC

Seize the opportunity to own a beloved gift shop located in the prestigious heart of Lake Norman (Huntersville), North Carolina. This enchanting boutique has a long history of offering a carefully...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $60,080

REDUCED-Fine Art Gallery- Various Art Forms-Great Opportunity

Cashiers, NC

REDUCED-This established fine art gallery represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Operating continuously for over 15 years (6...

$84,900

$84,900

Cash Flow: $64,838

Buy or Sell a Retail Business in North Carolina
Retail businesses listed on BizBuySell include a broad selection of consumer facing retail operations, including specialty boutiques, apparel and gift shops, convenience stores, liquor and smoke shops, hardware and outdoor retailers, florists, sign and graphics shops, and hybrid brick and mortar businesses that also sell online through e commerce channels. The primary business models are location based retail, driven by in store product sales and local foot traffic, often complemented by repeat customers, niche positioning, and curated assortments, with some listings incorporating online direct to consumer sales, wholesale accounts, or multiple locations to expand reach.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed71
Asking Price$276,500
Reported Revenue$525,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$130,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$139,950$276,500$619,450

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Retail Businesses for sale in North Carolina.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$266,186$62,404
Median$525,000$130,000
Upper Quartile$950,000$212,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Retail Businesses listed for sale in North Carolina.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.401.79
Median0.552.46
Upper Quartile0.833.38

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Retail Business in North Carolina?

The median asking price for an established Retail Business in North Carolina is $276,500, though prices range from under $139,950 to well over $619,450.

How much do Retail Businesses owners in North Carolina earn?

The median reported revenue of Retail Businesses in North Carolina is $525,000 and owners earn a median of $130,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Retail Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Retail Businesses in North Carolina, revenue multiples range from 0.40 to 0.83, with a median of 0.55. Earning multiples range from 1.79 to 3.38, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Retail Business in North Carolina may ask for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.

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