DuPage County, IL
$450,000
DuPage County, IL
$450,000
Kingsport, TN
$210,000
Van Nuys, CA
$385,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ardmore, OK
$725,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,000
Indiana, PA
$495,000
Cherry, IL
$735,000
Aurora, CO
$149,000
Butler County, OH
$350,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
Dallas County, TX
$260,000
Jefferson County, TX
$217,700
Iowa
$1,200,000
Wilmington, DE
$90,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,900,000
Rob Amerine
The FBB Group, Ltd.
Serving El Paso County, CO
The FBB Group, Ltd., deals exclusively with the sale of privately owned businesses located primarily in the Rocky Mountain Region. Established in 1982 by Ronald V. Chernak, CBI, M&AMI, Fellow of the IBBA, the firm is one of Colorado's largest and most successful brokerage companies representing privately owned businesses. The FBB Group has completed over 1,000 business sales covering a wide variety of industries. The FBB Group offers professional assistance at every phase of the business sale transaction, including: valuation, preparation of a detailed business presentation package, development of a sound marketing strategy, pre-screening of potential purchasers, negotiating the structure of the transaction, and interfacing with accountants, attorneys, and bankers during the closing process.
Gta East, ON
$300,000
$80,000
Wilmington, NC
$525,000
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$40,000
Baltimore, MD
$275,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$750,000
Baltimore County, MD
$399,000
Baltimore, MD
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Columbia County, NY
$550,000
Leonia, NJ
$85,000
Hartford County, CT
$315,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$6,600,000
Marin County, CA
$250,000
Pomona, CA
$199,900
Minnesota
$239,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$6,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
$749,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$2,100,000
Lexington County, SC
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bel Air, MD
$949,000
Idaho
$175,000
Georgia
$595,000
Shasta County, CA
$150,000
Killeen, TX
$35,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,600,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$150,000
Minnesota
$2,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bibb County, GA
$29,000
Don Smith
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Jefferson County, AL
Don Smith is a Professional Business Broker and President of Sunbelt Business Advisors in Birmingham, Alabama. Don is committed to a work ethic focusing on integrity and professionalism to achieve your ultimate goal of either selling an established business or purchasing a business to meet your specific requirements. After 25 years in the corporate world Don opened the Sunbelt Office in 2001. Since then Don and the Sunbelt team have managed the sale of hundreds of companies from very small businesses to companies with revenue in the millions. Don has provided Business Broker and merger and acquisition adviser services to privately held business throughout the state of Alabama. Don holds a Real Estate license in the State of Alabama. A graduate of The University of Alabama Birmingham, Don’s business career has spanned 40 years and includes starting and building a successful distribution company, as well as extensive experience in the mergers and acquisition field. Don and all of the Sunbelt Team are committed to helping you reach your goals, whether you’re selling or buying; “We are here to help.” Associates- Full staff of Brokers with experience in all areas including construction, distribution, manufacturing, business services and retail. Our associates include a Licensed Real Estate Broker and a Certified Public Accountant.
Maricopa County, AZ
$68,000
Pennsylvania
$269,000
Phoenix, CA
$149,800
Orange County, FL
$746,636
Harris County, TX
$1,500,000
Westchester County, NY
$525,000
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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