Dallas County, TX
$260,000
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
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
Stephanie Robertson
First Choice Business Brokers Denver
Serving Jefferson County, CO
Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the world, with multiple offices located throughout the U.S. listing over $8 billion worth of businesses. Our Denver office consists of 2 Principals, 3 Associates, and administrative personnel. In addition, we have a select team of professional service providers we can recommend that can provide legal, accounting, planning, financing and various other services.
Scottsdale, AZ
$6,600,000
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
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
Monmouth County, NJ
$59,900
Texas
Cash Flow: $333,521
Robertson County, TX
$499,700
Leesburg, FL
$100,000
Minnesota
$125,000
Michigan
$2,000,000
Jay Feinberg
Mid Atlantic Commercial Real Estate
Serving Orange County, NY
Sarasota County, FL
$399,000
Pierce County, WA
$1,500,000
Greenville County, SC
$160,000
Alpharetta, GA
$250,000
Anchorage, AK
$185,000
Ellsworth, ME
$595,000
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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