Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000

Philadelphia, PA
$599,000

Blythe, CA
$4,500,000

Ohio
$2,100,000
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Woodburn, IL
$1,700,000
Brookland, AR
$2,650,000
O'fallon, MO
$4,500,000
Park Falls, WI
$199,900
Melvindale, MI
$799,000
Exeter, CA
$1,950,000
Hocking County, OH
$2,395,000
Yakima County, WA
$900,000
Kitsap County, WA
$3,400,000
Kyle Serrano
Venture Group
Serving El Paso County, CO
Venture Group is a boutique Grand Junction Business Brokerage firm focused specifically on Mergers and Acquisitions in the Western Colorado marketplace. At Venture Group, it is our continuous mission is to deliver unparalleled client-focused service by leveraging the expertise and collaboration of our exceptional team of business broker professionals. We specifically focus our resources, time, and efforts to business transactions, allowing us to offer top-tiered and competitive services that generate tangible results for our clients. We strive to build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention and innovative solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Skagit County, WA
$4,600,000
Skagit County, WA
$13,000,000
Ada County, ID
$3,000,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,575,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$375,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,200,000
Shiawassee County, MI
Not Disclosed
Gresham, OR
$1,500,000
Casper, WY
$2,143,152
Arapahoe County, CO
$9,950,000
North Little Rock, AR
Not Disclosed
Kankakee County, IL
$499,900
Skagway, AK
$3,950,000
Fayette County, TX
$2,500,000
Walsenburg, CO
$299,900
Walsenburg, CO
$280,000
Georgia
$1,600,000
Chester, PA
$600,000
Battle Creek, MI
$3,999,999
South Haven, MI
Not Disclosed
South Haven, MI
$999,999
Escanaba, MI
Not Disclosed
Hermosa Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Grays Harbor County, WA
$5,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,290,000
Evart, MI
$169,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,750,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,575,000
Jorge Couto
Business Exchange Network
Serving Travis County, TX
The Business Exchange Network is a Texas organization of Accredited Business Brokers serving the needs of business owners throughout the United States. We are experts, professionals in selling and valuing businesses. Our organization is staffed by individuals maintaining excellent credentials. We have in excess of 40 combined years of hands-on experience in buying, selling, valuing, and closing business transactions. At the Business Exchange Network, we are associated with a specialized professional support team consisting of seasoned: Attorneys-at-Law Certified Public Accountants Certified Business Appraisers Certified Business Counselors Licensed Real Estate Agents Certified Business Intermediaries All working together to provide the expertise and dedication necessary for the successful transfer of your business.
Columbus, GA
$150,000
Leominster, MA
Not Disclosed
Madisonville, KY
$299,000
Taylor, MI
$1,500,000
Chicago, IL
$3,500,000
La Veta, CO
$799,000
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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