New Castle County, DE
$175,000

New Castle County, DE
$175,000

Ann Arbor, MI
$850,000

Brooklyn, NY
$5,600,000
Alabama
$300,000
New Jersey
$795,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Hartford County, CT
$329,000
Suffolk County, NY
$550,000
Wilkes County, NC
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $217,731
Woodbury, NY
$400,000
Columbus, OH
$120,000
Staten Island, NY
$60,000
Troy, MI
$249,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Morris County, NJ
$125,000
Duval County, FL
$575,000
Leo Tudela
Sunbelt of Northern Virginia
Serving Loudoun County, VA
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Palm Beach County, FL
$1,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Prescott, MI
$250,000
Kentucky
$40,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$200,000
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
Camden County, NJ
$1,500,000
Effingham County, IL
$229,000
Hialeah, FL
$1,200,000
Essex County, MA
$699,000
Pennsylvania
$825,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Richardson, TX
$120,000
Louisiana
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $170,000
District of Columbia, DC
$735,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,000
Cherry, IL
$850,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
Dallas County, TX
$190,000
Jefferson County, TX
$217,700
Iowa
$875,000
$80,000
Michelle Vandergrift
Keller Williams Lynchburg
Serving Bedford County, VA
Wilmington, NC
$525,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$549,000
Baltimore, MD
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Columbia County, NY
$550,000
Leonia, NJ
$85,000
Hartford County, CT
$315,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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