Southfield, MI
$650,000
Southfield, MI
$650,000
Tarrant County, TX
$115,000
Tarrant County, TX
$390,000
Nassau County, NY
$250,000
Milford, NH
$650,000
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
$600,000
Bedford County, TN
$990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, TN
$495,000
Houston, TX
$99,700
Tampa, FL
$315,000
Richmond, IN
$700,000
Kissimmee, FL
$450,007
Baltimore City County, MD
$399,000
$3,000,000
Seaview, WA
Yuba County, CA
$885,000
Atlanta, GA
$199,000
Lloyd Silver, CFA, CBB
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington
$12,995,000
Wilmington, NC
$415,000
Oakland County, MI
$225,000
Guilford County, NC
$155,000
Mesa, AZ
$399,000
Bergen County, NJ
$95,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kendall County, IL
$265,000
Farmington Hills, MI
$370,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,200,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
Minnesota
$3,950,000
Cincinnati, OH
$550,000
Oakland County, MI
$225,000
District of Columbia, DC
$90,000
Phoenix, AZ
$165,000
Canton, GA
$159,000
Baltimore, MD
$60,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Beach County, FL
$400,000
Tulare County, CA
$3,200,000
Kansas City, MO
$125,000
Pierce County, WA
$90,000
Broward County, FL
$260,000
Jesse Stopnitzky
Performance Brokerage Services, Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
Collier County, FL
$599,000
Portland, OR
$800,000
Freeborn County, MN
$125,000
Pinal County, AZ
$650,000
Raleigh, NC
$228,900
Cedar Park, TX
$225,000
Saint Louis, MO
$200,000
Tamarac, FL
$150,000
Obetz, OH
$16,000
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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