Bridgeport, CT
$200,000
Bridgeport, CT
$200,000
Charleston, SC
$2,495,000
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
Tampa, FL
$210,000
San Mateo County, CA
$175,000
Dallas, TX
$250,000
Denton County, TX
$250,000
Dara Smith
Elite Collaborative
Serving Davidson County, TN
At Elite Collaborative we bring experience, expertise, and heart to the business brokerage world. As a team of dedicated and experienced brokers, we specialize in guiding entrepreneurs through the buying and selling of businesses of all magnitudes, from modest four-figure revenues to thriving multimillion-dollar enterprises. So what sets us apart? We have been where you are! We know what it's like to pour heart and soul into your business and Elite is here to help you make the next chapter a success, whether that's selling your business or finding your dream opportunity.
Phoenix, AZ
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Mesa, AZ
$89,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Marcos, CA
$6,499,999
Schaumburg, IL
$275,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$110,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$250,000
Budapest
$275,000
Beaverton, OR
$25,000
Utah County, UT
$359,000
Westville, NJ
$150,000
Duluth, GA
$120,000
Lake Wylie, SC
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$579,168
Brooklyn, NY
$249,999
Nashville, TN
$1,900,000
Sacramento County, CA
$595,000
Harris County, TX
$950,000
New Haven, CT
$184,900
Asheville, NC
$110,000
Utah
$13,000,000
California
$3,900,000
Bedford County, TN
$950,000
Kansas
$125,526
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hyannis, MA
$849,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$1,950,000
Jeff Post
First Colorado Land Office Inc.
Serving Chaffee County, CO
First Colorado Land Office is a premier real estate company in Salida & Buena Vista Colorado. Since 1973 we have led the way in Chaffee County real estate for the surrounding areas in sales, service, and satisfaction. We help you to sell or buy a home in the beautiful mountain towns of Salida and Buena Vista. You can find all types of homes and properties with us from very affordable to more luxurious and sprawling. We offer properties across the financial spectrum to accommodate your needs for housing and land ownership.
Parlier, CA
$195,900
Minnesota
$1,860,000
Cumming, GA
$105,000
New York, NY
$229,900
Bellwood, IL
$60,000
Minnesota
$800,000
Suffolk County, NY
$230,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$1,600,000
Jackson, MS
$50,000
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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