Lake Helen, FL
$17,499
Lake Helen, FL
$17,499
Palm Bay, FL
$1,400,000
Kearny, NJ
$380,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Virginia
$995,000
Bureau County, IL
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
La Moille, IL
$1,899,000
Houston, TX
$65,000
Las Vegas, NV
$199,950
Putnam County, NY
$175,000
Memphis, TN
$60,000
Lithonia, GA
$169,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Plymouth County, MA
$1,375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,798,000
Genesee County, MI
$100,000
Bronx, NY
$450,000
Gregory Carafello
First Choice Business Brokers of Manhattan
Serving Suffolk County, NY
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 $7 billion worth of businesses. Our New York City office consists of 1 Principal, 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. First Choice Business Brokers is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating). The FCBB office is located in Manhattan which covers the entire New York and New Jersey Regions. The Principle Broker, Gregory J. Carafello, has over 38 years of extensive Business Ownership experience as a small to medium sized business owner since 1998.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$1,400,000
Louisiana
$675,000
Martinez, CA
$170,000
Long Beach, CA
$295,000
Wilmington, NC
$48,000
Austin, TX
$219,000
Chandler, AZ
$290,000
Comal County, TX
$74,999
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$325,000
Bellflower, CA
$100,000
Frederick County, MD
$1,199,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,250,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$2,600,000
Amherst, NY
$75,000
Louisville, KY
$48,000
Wilmington, DE
$48,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lanett, AL
$2,200,000
Augusta, IL
$149,000
Florida
$2,750,000
Tampa, FL
$150,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$125,000
Hanford, CA
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,100,000
Detroit, MI
$798,000
Columbus, OH
$48,000
San Francisco, CA
$468,000
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Jon La Budde
Keller Williams Commercial
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Fairfield County, CT
$1,000,000
Bronx, NY
$399,000
Orange, CA
$110,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$450,000
Las Vegas, NV
$228,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oregon
$221,000
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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