Seattle, WA
$1,850,000
Seattle, WA
$1,850,000

Fremont, IN
$169,500

Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Stark County, OH
$475,000
Livingston, CA
$2,200,000
Sebring, FL
$249,900
Blaine, WA
$2,500,000
Claxton, GA
Not Disclosed
Atlanta, GA
$1,590,000
Monterey Park, CA
$990,000
Joliet, IL
$30,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Washington, DC
$2,000,000
Dexter, ME
$320,000
Marshall, VA
$150,000
Jill-Yeliv Adams
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Virginia Beach County, VA
Our mission is to help buyers and sellers achieve success in their business and in life. We offer professional expertise, reliable service and creative win-win solutions to small and mid-size business owners while striving to make the buy and sell a smooth and successful process. We get bdeals done and closed!
Saint Louis, MO
$2,200,000
Helena, MT
Not Disclosed
Wisconsin
$6,700,000
Trinidad, CO
$709,000
Jacksonville, FL
Not Disclosed
Jacksonville, FL
Not Disclosed
Jamesburg, NJ
$849,900
Venice, FL
Not Disclosed
Venice, FL
$189,000
Washington, DC
$1,700,000
Bridgeport, CT
Not Disclosed
Jacksonville, FL
$550,000
Queens Village, NY
Not Disclosed
Phillips, WI
$240,000
Portsmouth, VA
$1,100,000
Neptune Beach, FL
Not Disclosed
Snohomish County, WA
$2,800,000
Cambridge, MN
$1,300,000
Roseville, MI
$1,900,000
Dyersburg, TN
$1,300,000
Chicago, IL
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
Miramar, FL
$3,700,000
Lake County, IL
Not Disclosed
Charlie Powers
Powers Land Brokerage
Serving Sheridan County, WY
Licensed to broker transactions in Wyoming, Montana, Alaska, Georgia, and Idaho. We believe landowners are the stewards of wildlife, food supply, open spaces, and opportunity. We finds no greater reward than bringing a successful real estate transaction together and believe there is no substitute for boots on the ground, sincere relationships, and a quality team. We understand the emotional and financial impact this process has on the Buyer and the Seller. We are ready to go to work for you and are just a call, text, or email away.
Chino, CA
Not Disclosed
Mechanicsburg, PA
Not Disclosed
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Middlesex County, MA
Not Disclosed
California
$1,500,000
Ravenswood, IL
$399,000
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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