Newington, CT
$99,000
Newington, CT
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North East, PA
$1,295,000
Orange County, CA
$80,000
New Castle County, DE
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,398,000
Tulsa County, OK
$800,000
Minnesota
$550,000
Maine
$225,000
Bannock County, ID
$40,000
Tulsa County, OK
$150,000
Sarasota, FL
$25,000
Littleton, CO
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benson, AZ
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Birmingham, AL
$2,990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Valdosta, GA
$299,000
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
$550,000
Amelia, OH
$99,900
Tempe, AZ
$61,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$3,925,000
Jersey City, NJ
$55,000
Miami, FL
$696,000
Berks County, PA
$300,000
Texas
Rialto, CA
$995,000
Phoenix, AZ
$160,000
Nashville, TN
$1,800,000
Martin County, FL
$350,000
Milwaukee, WI
$299,985
Beverly, MA
$60,000
Portland, OR
$249,900
California
$70,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elizabeth City, NC
$745,000
El Paso, TX
$400,000
Guadalupe County, TX
$495,000
Colorado
$99,000
North Carolina
$6,585,000
North Dakota
Cash Flow: $816,000
Brooklyn, NY
$250,000
Brooklyn, NY
$299,000
Kern County, CA
$2,800,000
Grundy County, IL
$365,000
Hartford County, CT
$265,000
Chester County, PA
$610,000
Samantha Seine duPont
Premier Plus Realty
Serving Lee County, FL
Premiere Plus Realty has reached #1 in Transactions and Listings making it Southwest Florida Real Estate Leader! Luxury, Residential and Commercial Divisions sets it apart from the competition as we are working as a "Big Team". I am honored to be part of the Commercial Division and will my in-depth experience with numbers, business valuations and commercial real estate I can assist you in finding your dream business or selling your current one in view of retirement or change in career!
Toronto, ON
$1,200,000
Nebraska
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,275,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$20,000
Oakland, CA
$225,000
Indianapolis, IN
$1,100,000
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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