Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Michigan
$599,000
Essex County, MA
$425,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,600,000
New York
$590,000
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Boston, MA
$249,999
Northridge, CA
$80,000
Santa Cruz County, AZ
$425,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scranton, PA
$6,395,000
Boston, MA
$3,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$575,000
Chicago, IL
$350,000
Beaver County, PA
$750,000
Brent CCIM
Metroport Advisors
Serving Lamar County, TX
At Metroport Advisors we brings decades of real world experience in financial analysis, business development, commercial real estate, and business transactions to the table to serve you. eXp Commercial is an international commercial real estate brokerage with brokers in all 50 states.
Hamilton County, OH
$1,000,000
District of Columbia, DC
$550,000
Pennsylvania
$2,150,000
Queens County, NY
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Worcester County, MA
$499,000
Great Barrington, MA
$375,000
Council Bluffs, IA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$990,000
Philadelphia, PA
$890,000
Howard County, MD
$599,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $63,000
Butte County, CA
$1,200,000
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,068,000
Columbus, OH
$1,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$285,000
Georgia
$8,500,000
Tennessee
$199,000
Flowood, MS
$1,075,000
Rochester, NY
$125,650
Washington, DC
$850,000
Florence, SC
$93,700
Washington, DC
$987,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $120,000
Detroit, KY
$123,900
Saint Louis, MO
$230,225
Monmouth County, NJ
$700,000
Santa Fe, NM
$135,000
Ventura, CA
$575,000
Dane DeSantis
Hallmark Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Sarasota County, FL
At Hallmark Business Brokers, we are a different kind of Business Broker. Our goal, when working with you, is to help you through the buying or selling process. Whether this is your first time buying or selling, or you have done this many times, every transaction is different. Sometimes it can feel like the process can be overwhelming. Our agents take the time to get to know you and your goals to see if there is a fit between our company and you.
Mesa, AZ
$79,000
Saint Paul, MN
$2,750,000
Philadelphia, PA
$310,000
Philadelphia, PA
$250,000
Philadelphia, PA
$299,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
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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