Rockland County, NY
$235,000
Rockland County, NY
$235,000
Denver, CO
$160,000
Bronx, NY
$200,000
Tampa, FL
$275,000
Mckinney, TX
$525,000
Paulding County, GA
$2,000,000
Utah
$1,800,000
Allen, TX
$490,000
Winder, GA
$49,000
Houston, TX
$80,000
Riverside, CA
$650,000
Fairfax, VA
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$7,000,000
Fort Worth, TX
$429,000
Fontana, CA
$910,000
Darius Cochran
Re/Max River & Ranch
Serving Lee County, FL
Darius L. Cochran is a Business Broker serving under Re/Max Commercial & Re/Max River & Ranch. DARIUS L. COCHRAN has over 20 Years experience in the Business-Commercial World- He is a trusted professional in his field of practice. He can set up a private meeting to discuss your needs.
Hillsborough County, FL
$250,000
Whiteside County, IL
$369,000
Worcester County, MA
$450,000
Providence, RI
$52,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,880
Humble, TX
$225,000
Houston, TX
$1,000,000
Tulsa County, OK
$250,000
Philadelphia, PA
$325,000
Denver, CO
$675,000
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Orange County, CA
$2,100,000
Dallas, TX
$1,050,000
Tampa, FL
$250,000
Texas
$450,000
Mesa, AZ
$580,000
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Forsyth County, GA
$29,000
Estero, FL
$149,000
Prattville, AL
$3,500,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,057,000
Passaic County, NJ
$330,000
Anderson County, SC
$159,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$850,000
Shreveport, LA
$200,000
Rome, GA
$349,000
Sarah Khatri
Sailfish Equity Advisors
Serving Okaloosa County, FL
Sailfish Equity Advisors began over 25 years ago on the shores of Florida’s Emerald Coast. Originally founded as Destin Business Brokers, our firm has grown into one of Florida’s most respected names in business sales and M&A advisory. Today, we serve business owners across the state under three trusted brands: Destin Business Brokers – Our legacy brand serving the Emerald Coast since the beginning. South Walton Business Brokers – Focused on businesses in 30A, Miramar Beach, and surrounding areas. Sailfish Equity Advisors – Our statewide M&A brand for lower middle-market companies and strategic exits. While our names vary by region and service tier, our mission remains the same: helping business owners unlock maximum value from their life’s work. Under the leadership of Sarah and Rajiv Khatri, we’ve expanded our resources, reach, and results—while continuing to offer the hands-on, founder-level guidance that’s earned us the trust of entrepreneurs across Florida. Strategic Partners in Growth, Exit, and Legacy Rajiv Khatri With a background in scaling startups to $50M+ and executing high-level exits, Rajiv is a master strategist and negotiator who understands the financial, emotional, and operational nuances of selling a business. He’s built and sold companies across multiple sectors—digital media, e-commerce, travel, and more—and brings that real-world knowledge to every deal. Rajiv’s network of private equity firms and strategic buyers allows Sailfish to unlock opportunities many firms can’t reach. Sarah Khatri A marketing visionary and global leadership coach, Sarah brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and branding expertise to every client engagement. Her insight helps business owners stand out and attract top-dollar offers. As a certified John Maxwell trainer, she’s coached leaders worldwide and now guides Florida entrepreneurs through one of the most important transitions of their lives. Sarah is passionate about creating outcomes that are not only p
Collin County, TX
$99,000
Maui County, HI
$195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gastonia, NC
$249,000
Calhoun, GA
$99,000
Fredericksburg County, VA
$224,000
Lee County, IL
$395,000
Iowa
$1,450,000
Graham, TX
$250,000
Nevada
$1,500,000
Retail businesses are crucial to the local economy, offering a wide variety of goods, including bike shops, flower shops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and clothing stores, among others. They are an excellent opportunity for small, local business owners to establish profitable enterprises while contributing to the economic health of their communities. With the ability to serve as both profitable ventures and community cornerstones, retail businesses remain a vital component of local commerce.
If you are looking to buy or sell a retail business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide some benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of retail businesses. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Retail Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Retail Business Industry Valuation Report
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a retail business?
The median asking price for a retail business is approximately $300,000. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store or shop.
How much do local retail business owners earn?
On average, store owners report median annual sales of $600,000 and annual owner earnings of $133,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a retail business?
Valuing a retail business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, location, real estate, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Retail revenue multiples typically range from 0.37 to 0.85, with the median at 0.56. Earnings multiples range from 1.79 to 3.50, with the median at 2.53. These values suggest a typical local retail business will sell for around 0.56 times its annual revenue, and 2.53 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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