Winston-Salem, NC

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Winston-Salem market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 78 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

18,566

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

684K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+7.6%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

125

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 264 opportunities

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Growth
+228.6%
Scale
$3.3M PAY
Saturation
0.65
23 establishments

Other Management Consulting Services

Growth
+175.0%
Scale
$361K PAY
Saturation
0.43
11 establishments

Miscellaneous Intermediation

Growth
+150.0%
Scale
$159K PAY
Saturation
0.44
10 establishments

Mobile Food Services

Growth
+142.9%
Scale
$84K PAY
Saturation
0.81
17 establishments

Amusement Arcades

Growth
+133.3%
Scale
$195K PAY
Saturation
2.42
14 establishments

Facilities Support Services

Growth
+122.2%
Scale
$1.8M PAY
Saturation
1.34
20 establishments

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+119.2%
Scale
$418K PAY
Saturation
0.69
57 establishments

Tobacco Stores

Growth
+110.3%
Scale
$48K PAY
Saturation
2.27
82 establishments

Motion Picture and Video Production

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$44K PAY
Saturation
0.32
10 establishments

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$179K PAY
Saturation
1.53
18 establishments

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Growth
+92.3%
Scale
$672K PAY
Saturation
0.88
25 establishments

Remediation Services

Growth
+90.0%
Scale
$576K PAY
Saturation
2.00
19 establishments

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

Growth
+85.7%
Scale
$39K PAY
Saturation
0.96
13 establishments

Exam Preparation and Tutoring

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$3.5M PAY
Saturation
0.64
11 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+81.8%
Scale
$79K PAY
Saturation
0.32
547 establishments

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth
+80.0%
Scale
$279K PAY
Saturation
0.80
63 establishments

Boat Dealers

Growth
+75.0%
Scale
$488K PAY
Saturation
1.13
14 establishments

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

Growth
+70.0%
Scale
$404K PAY
Saturation
1.68
17 establishments

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

Growth
+70.0%
Scale
$111K PAY
Saturation
1.08
34 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+65.6%
Scale
$1043.0M REV
Saturation
0.67
133 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Winston-Salem:

1

Demographic Fit

Does the local population age or income level explain the "Supply Gaps"? (e.g., A gap in luxury services may be due to lower local income).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?