Indiana
$330,000
Indiana
$330,000
Philadelphia, PA
$170,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
Hawthorne, CA
$90,000
Raleigh, NC
$400,000
Shoshone, ID
$677,000
York County, PA
$1,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newport News, VA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$339,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$2,150,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$200,000
Virginia
$200,000
Tempe, AZ
$200,000
Queens, NY
$399,000
Harrison County, MS
$140,000
Andrew Babcock
Pacific Commercial Brokers
Serving Pierce County, WA
The resources and unmatched involvement in the marketplace to get you the results you need.
Westchester County, NY
$299,999
Groveland, FL
$375,000
San Angelo, TX
$350,000
Clay County, FL
$260,000
Wilson County, TN
$125,000
Chicago Heights, IL
$1,215,000
Essex County, NJ
$1,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Trumbull County, OH
$180,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,498,000
New Castle County, DE
$495,000
Chuluota, FL
$50,000
Henry County, GA
$75,000
Holtsville
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Frankfort, IL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $170,895
Costa Mesa, CA
$699,000
Eureka, CA
$1,200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$150,000
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
Michael Weihl
Sirius Business Advisors LLC
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
As a Mergers & Acquisition and Exit Advisors we help business owners prepare for and achieve the future they deserve through the sale, acquisition, transfer, or growth of their company. We also work with their other trusted advisors like accountants, bankers, attorneys, and wealth managers who come to us to help them service their clients’ needs. Our firm focuses on the underserved market of owners with businesses valued between one and seventy-five million dollars who need our professional expertise to attain sufficient deal value or cash flow to fund their future aspirations. Through our home office in Miami and our affiliate organizations we represent an international array of buyers and sellers.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
$375,000
Orange County, VA
$350,000
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
Livonia, MI
$160,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,899,000
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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