Dallas, TX
$100,000
Dallas, TX
$100,000
Oakland County, MI
$249,000
Carrollton, TX
$750,000
Englewood, CO
$200,000
Hollywood, FL
$252,000
Tonopah, NV
$100,000
Las Vegas, NV
$200,000
San Antonio, TX
$148,000
Marietta, GA
$120,000
Charlotte County, FL
$250,000
Hialeah, FL
$585,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $279,000
South Carolina
$2,400,000
St Lucie County, FL
$325,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bishop, CA
$1,800,000
Justin Ryder
Bluegrass Business Advisors
Serving Fayette County, KY
We help owners with the discrete process of marketing & selling their small to midsize businesses in
Raleigh, NC
$299,000
Nevada
$1,400,000
Arizona
$230,000
Saint Louis, MO
$299,000
Texas
$1,250,000
San Francisco, CA
$170,009
New Mexico
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $492,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tennessee
$1,500,000
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Great Falls, MT
$5,500,000
North Carolina
$2,750,000
Phoenix, AZ
$300,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
South El Monte, CA
$1,600,000
El Monte, CA
$950,000
Twentynine Palms, CA
$125,000
Mesquite, TX
$1,400,000
Dallas, TX
$160,000
Dallas, TX
$275,000
Allen, TX
$125,000
Collin County, TX
$499,000
Johnson County, KS
$225,000
Sedona, AZ
$279,000
Cumming, GA
$69,000
Phoenix, AZ
$150,000
Tucson, AZ
$395,000
Putnam County, NY
$125,000
Gta
$1,700,000
Mark Chesler
Hawaii Sunset Real Estate
Serving Hawaii County, HI
Business Brokerage Statewide (Hawaii)
Flagstaff, AZ
$300,000
Denver County, CO
$330,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fulton County, GA
$2,950,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$1,500,000
Chandler, AZ
$250,000
Mesa, AZ
$240,000
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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