Illinois
$850,000
Illinois
$850,000
Sandy Springs, GA
$85,000
Snohomish County, WA
$200,000
Utah
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newton, NC
$3,800,000
Annandale, VA
$650,000
Red Lodge, MT
$3,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gilbert, AZ
$3,990,000
Cook County, IL
$219,700
DuPage County, IL
$999,999
Alabama
$1,550,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,900,000
Oakland County, MI
$150,000
$2,900,000
Killington, VT
New Hanover County, NC
$400,000
Snohomish County, WA
$150,000
Russell Kitzberger
KW Commercial & Business Brokers Seven Hills Realty
Serving Hamilton County, OH
Taking a consultative and advisory approach, I help main street and lower middle market businesses with sales, acquisitions, and mergers, particularly those involving Commercial Real Estate locations or leases. The commercial real estate and business brokerage group is dedicated to providing strategic solutions for business owners. With a deep understanding of the market, industry trends, and financial intricacies, we specialize in facilitating seamless transactions for business sales, with deep expertise in strategic property and asset positioning, dispositions, and lease back to new ownership. Our team and network of seasoned professionals brings extensive experience in business sales, commercial real estate brokerage, investment advisory, and business mergers & acquisitions, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and tailored solutions to meet their unique goals. We specialize in working with business owners (sellers and buyers) maximizing value and delivering exceptional results.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,074,900
Georgia
$75,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$990,000
Maysville, KY
$199,000
Anchorage, AK
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$3,700,000
Cocoa, FL
$10,000
Tarrant County, TX
$499,000
$3,250,000
Bandera, TX
Sarasota, FL
$599,000
Fort Worth, TX
$599,000
Carson, CA
$325,000
Boise, ID
$299,000
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
Murrieta, CA
$150,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,200,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
$599,000
Lexington County, SC
$79,000
$850,000
Green Bay, WI
Asheville, NC
$365,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Cincinnati, OH
$3,500,000
London
$930,000
Kerrville, TX
$8,000,000
Kapaa, HI
$345,000
San Diego County, CA
$370,000
Lafayette, LA
$130,000
Lauren Drummond Dale
Coastal Consultants LLC
Serving Harrison County, MS
When navigating through buying, selling or growing a business, the Coastal Consultant team of professionals strive to be your Trusted Advisors. With over 20 years experience, we work to take the stress out while maximizing value for the clients in ownership transition of main street and lower middle-market companies. Experience Confidential Business Planning and Advising at the highest levels. When we help you buy or sell a business or franchise, we give you personal attention, access to the highest industry standard resources, and maximum confidential exposure. Whether you are getting ready to retire, or move to your next business venture, we will help you reach your business disposition and acquisition goals. We are changing the way business closings are done. Discover the value of working with a truly top-notch, full-service brokerage. Contact us today. Lauren Drummond-Dale is a sharp, seasoned dealmaker who leads with heart and hustle. A Master Certified Business Intermediary with deep roots in entrepreneurship, she brings decades of hands-on experience to the table — not just advising business owners, but walking in their shoes. She's equally at home structuring seven-figure deals as she is rolling up her sleeves to help a bike club bounce back or mentoring her son through life’s tough turns. Lauren blends strategic insight with grounded wisdom, always aiming to make things better — for businesses, communities, and the people behind them.
Fairfax County, VA
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
$735,000
$5,500,000
San Bernardino, CA
St Croix County, WI
$399,000
Portland, OR
$225,000
Birmingham, AL
$50,000
Rockingham County, NH
$550,000
Hanover Park, IL
$325,000
Keller, TX
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
$10,999,990
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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