Asheville, NC
$280,000
Asheville, NC
$280,000
San Diego County, CA
$17,450
Las Vegas, NV
$199,950
Santa Rosa, CA
$199,000
Orlando, FL
$625,000
Nassau County, NY
$199,000
Palm Harbor, FL
$5,000
Cameron County, TX
$130,000
Gregg County, TX
$2,250,000
New Port Richey, FL
$310,000
Pasco County, FL
$325,000
Wisconsin
$155,000
Wilkes Barre Township, PA
$1,400,000
Kitty Hawk, NC
$49,500
Phoenix, AZ
$950,000
Lagrangeville, NY
$299,900
Jesse Sutherland
TOK Commercial
Serving Twin Falls County, ID
At TOK Commercial we understand that market knowledge builds sound advice. We provide an accurate and detailed analysis of market conditions, property values and industry trends. Our Research team creates analytics that provide clients with insights no other firm can offer. EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DATABASE We track over 122 million square feet of commercial buildings and 90,000 acres of land daily, utilizing the most comprehensive database of commercial properties in Idaho. TRENDS & ANALYSIS Proprietary reports detail historical trends for vacancy, days-on-market, absorption, asking vs actual rent, and new construction. LEASE AND SALES COMPARABLES Over 20 years of historical lease and sale comparable data provide accurate market pricing trends.
Texas
$12,950,000
New York
$225,000
Lexington, MA
$225,000
Cambridge, MA
$125,000
Detroit, MI
$190,000
Ohio
$5,690,000
Brooklyn, NY
$1,500,000
Oakland, CA
$420,420
Fort Washington, PA
$139,000
St. Johns County, FL
$735,000
South Carolina
$995,000
Tampa, FL
$129,900
Hialeah, FL
$150,000
Orlando, FL
$139,000
New York
$284
Osage Beach, MO
$225,000
Miami, FL
$139,900
Washington, DC
$80,000
Gordon, GA
$800,000
Las Vegas, NV
$120,000
Washington, DC
$80,000
Boynton Beach, FL
$235,000
Vernon, BC
$189,000
Hawaii County, HI
$390,000
Palisades Park, NJ
$389,000
Acton, MA
$120,000
Citrus Heights, CA
$40,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$40,000
Michael Westover
Biznis Resource
Serving Summit County, UT
Biznis Resource helps people: 1. BUY Businesses! 2. VALUATE Businesses! 3. SELL Businesses!
Baltimore, MD
$115,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$525,000
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Tarzana, CA
$159,999
Richmond County, NY
$1,500,000
Hialeah, FL
$1
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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