Philadelphia, PA
$299,000
Philadelphia, PA
$299,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Washington, DC
$189,000
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Portland, KY
$123,900
El Paso, NC
$128,750
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
Pennsylvania
$550,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $264,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anne Arundel County, MD
$2,200,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,500,000
Denver County, CO
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
$398,000
Baton Rouge, MO
$143,900
Glendale, AZ
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, TX
$3,500,000
James Tiffin
Turning Point Advisors, LLC
Serving Warren County, OH
We provide M & A / Business Brokerage services from the first meeting to the closing that is unmatched. We guide sellers and buyers through the process with confidentiality as a primary focus at ALL times. Whether you are ready to divest now or wish to wait a few more years, we can help you prepare so you can leave with maximum value. We offer valuations and assessments as part of our comprehensive planning and preparation process. Contact us today to get started on your path to finishing BIG!
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $253,000
Ames, IA
$120,000
New York
$650,000
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$1,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
Bergen County, NJ
$90,000
Indian River County, FL
$125,000
Merced County, CA
$175,000
Nashville, KS
$148,990
Chicago, IL
$210,000
South Carolina
$8,500,000
Davidson County, TN
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $683,000
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
$395,000
Hodges, SC
$270,000
Washington, DC
$199,000
Atlantic, IA
$665,000
Detroit, MI
$698,000
Queens County, NY
$650,000
$2,350,000
Hayward, CA
$99,000
Redding, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$375,000
Brooklyn, NY
$99,000
Georgia
$165,000
Orlando, FL
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$1,400,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,100,000
Jack Elias
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Canada
Lahaina, HI
$895,000
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Colorado
$205,500
Ada County, ID
$1,850,000
Corvallis, OR
$105,000
District of Columbia, DC
$650,000
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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