Trumbull County, OH
$125,000

Trumbull County, OH
$125,000

Chuluota, FL
$50,000

Toledo, OH
$599,000

Durham, NC
$53,000
Arlington, TX
$53,000
Corpus Christi, TX
$53,000
Brooklyn, NY
$699,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$350,000
Dayton, OH
$53,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$53,000
Plano, TX
$53,000
Cook County, IL
$500,000
Chicago, IL
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
$375,000
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
Livonia, MI
$160,000
Josh Woo
Serving King County, WA
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $12.5 Billion. You deserve an experienced, certified, and licensed professional who specializes in business sales.
Los Angeles, CA
$1,899,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$110,000
Mentor, OH
$15,000
Morgan County, IL
$200,000
Florida
$87,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,700,000
Richmond, VA
$337,000
San Diego, CA
$140,000
New York, NY
$1,450,000
Jefferson County, LA
$700,000
Orleans County, LA
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Southwestern Ontario, ON
$3,450,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,400,000
Washington County, TN
$425,000
Hudson County, NJ
$129,000
Bergen County, NJ
$320,000
Fairfield County, CT
$325,000
Story County, IA
$500,000
Green Bay, WI
$895,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$2,850,000
Orlando, FL
$333,000
Hilton Head Island, SC
$1,500,000
Boca Raton, FL
$500,000
Denver, CO
$100,000
San Antonio, TX
$375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
$600,000
Miami, FL
$700,000
Mansfield Center, CT
$119,500
Jonathan Vance
Brubaker Advisors
Serving Middlesex County, MA
Brubaker Advisors is a Veteran-Owned Business Brokerage specializing in the sale of small to medium sized enterprises in Massachusetts. W support the evaluation of and preparation for the sale of your business. We also engage with potential buyers ranging from individual, strategic, and private equity groups to ensure wide exposure, while maintaining confidentiality throughout the process. Please reach out to discuss your options and preparedness.
Ithaca, NY
$450,000
Daly City, CA
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Belleville, MI
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$1,300,000
Washington County, UT
$175,000
DuPage County, IL
$110,000
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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