Allen, TX
$490,000
Allen, TX
$490,000
Winder, GA
$49,000
Houston, TX
$80,000
Riverside, CA
$650,000
Fairfax, VA
$99,009
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$7,000,000
Fort Worth, TX
$429,000
Fontana, CA
$910,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$250,000
Whiteside County, IL
$369,000
Worcester County, MA
$450,000
Providence, RI
$52,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,880
$50,000
Santa Ana, CA
Humble, TX
$225,000
Houston, TX
$1,000,000
Sun Acquisitions
Sun Acquisitions
Serving Cook County, IL
Sun Acquisitions has developed a fully integrated process that helps our clients evaluate all of their merger and acquisition options. Our approach starts with an in-depth analysis and planning session so that you can make the right decision regarding the contemplated sale or acquisition. We work with businesses across all industry sectors with annual sales between $1 to $50 million dollars. Our process ensures maximum value for our clients.
Tulsa County, OK
$250,000
Philadelphia, PA
$325,000
Denver, CO
$675,000
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Orange County, CA
$2,100,000
Tampa, FL
$250,000
Texas
$450,000
Mesa, AZ
$580,000
$50,000
Granada Hills, CA
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
$560,000
Seminole, FL
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
Murad Ali
Murad Ali
Serving Harris County, TX
"Murad the Realtor" is a full-service business brokerage dedicated to providing confidential and personalized assistance. Our team consists of experienced and accredited business intermediaries who specialize in business sales. We recognize that selling a business is a significant decision, and we are committed to helping you reach your goals with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
Nevada
$1,500,000
Kern County, CA
$4,999,000
$3,500,000
Brooklyn, NY
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stuttgart, AR
$1,100,000
Cave Creek, AZ
$450,000
Boyd County, KY
$87,000
Hudson County, NJ
$599,000
Wayne County, MI
$650,000
Macomb County, MI
$54,900
Covington, GA
$75,000
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. |
Read the Report:
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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