Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Dunedin, FL
$169,000
Hartford County, CT
$329,000
Suffolk County, NY
$550,000
Wilkes County, NC
Cash Flow: $217,731
Clackamas County, OR
$3,500,000
Louisville, KY
$475,000
Woodbury, NY
$400,000
Columbus, OH
$120,000
Staten Island, NY
$60,000
Troy, MI
$249,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Northampton County, PA
$1,900,000
Glendale, CA
$470,000
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$1,950,000
Dan Daniel
RVABB - Mid Atlantic States Leader with 98 5-STAR Reviews and Counting
Serving Richmond City County, VA
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REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Prescott, MI
$250,000
Kentucky
$40,000
Hendry County, FL
$550,000
Lane County, OR
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$200,000
Texas
$1,950,000
Arkansas
$5,255,260
Orange County, CA
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$200,000
Baltimore County, MD
$750,000
Pennsylvania
$530,000
Baltimore, MD
$420,000
Center Line, MI
$2,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bay City, MI
$1,500,000
Las Vegas, NV
$110,000
Virginia
$125,000
Effingham County, IL
$349,000
Cedar Rapids, IA
$865,000
Oakland County, MI
$110,000
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Montgomery County, TX
$65,000
Hialeah, FL
$1,950,000
Norwood, NC
$25,000
Essex County, MA
$699,000
Pennsylvania
$825,000
Queens County, NY
$179,000
New York
Cash Flow: $280,072
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shawnee County, KS
$1,850,000
Christine Dwinell
Transworld Business Advisors - Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska
Serving Lancaster County, NE
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a "for sale" sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.
Nassau County, NY
$290,000
Cumberland County, ME
$200,000
Colorado
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
The Colony, TX
$45,000
Richardson, TX
$120,000
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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