Palm Beach County, FL
$295,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$295,000
Pierce County, WA
$150,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$499,000
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$99,999
Dillwyn, VA
$115,000
Maine
$400,000
New York
$14,999,999
Greater Toronto Area, ON
$390,000
Albany, GA
$525,000
London
$5,440,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henry County, GA
$14,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$990,000
Houston, TX
$1,500,000
Escondido, CA
$170,000
Alpesh Jayswal
Transworld Business Advisors of St. Charles
Serving Kane County, IL
As a Managing Broker with Transworld Business Advisors, we help our clients buy and sell businesses every day. Every broker that is part of our team completes a full business brokerage training course and certification program. We understand that the task of buying or selling a business can be overwhelming without the proper guidance and skills. Over the years, we have helped many companies around the world with the buying and selling process ensuring our client’s confidentiality every step of the way. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible for both sides by relying on our global network of experienced business advisors.
Dallas, TX
$5,000,000
Dallas County, TX
$59,000
Denver, CO
$100,000
Teton County, ID
$825,000
Cathedral City, CA
$275,000
Galveston County, TX
$250,000
Maine
$120,000
Sidney, NE
$300,000
Sunrise, FL
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$750,000
Bavaria
$10,400,000
Denver, CO
$314,995
Carlsbad, CA
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakville, CT
$699,000
Norcross, GA
$499,000
Madera County, CA
$3,299,000
Muskegon, MI
$69,000
Vermont
$725,000
$3,500,000
Tuscarora, MD
$950,000
Dallas County, TX
$595,000
Petersburg, VA
$200,000
Drewryville, VA
$135,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$299,000
Bridgeport, CT
$200,000
Charleston, SC
$2,495,000
Steve Shelton
Better Homes & Gardens The Masiello Group
Serving Hancock County, ME
Full service real estate offices in Ellsworth and Bar Harbor with properties for sale and for lease. 39 agents to serve all towns in Hancock and Washington Counties
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawaii
$840,000
Detroit, MI
$50,000
Sacramento County, CA
$286,000
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
$399,900
Chicago, IL
$50,000
Arkansas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $286,000
Kentucky
$400,000
Concord, NC
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$12,450,000
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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