Ravenswood, IL
$399,000

Ravenswood, IL
$399,000

Brick, NJ
Not Disclosed
Montgomery County, PA
$14,900,000

Olympia, WA
$450,000
Houston, TX
$3,900,000
Wallington, NJ
Not Disclosed
Saint Petersburg, FL
Not Disclosed
Green Bay, WI
$895,000
Park Falls, WI
$99,900
$1,000,000
Galva, IL
$990,000
Glendora, NJ
$1,180,000
Philadelphia, PA
$560,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Allenton, WI
Not Disclosed
Kalamazoo County, MI
$1,500,000
Ed Krajcir
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Milwaukee County, WI
Sunbelt Midwest is an elite division of Sunbelt, the largest organization of business brokers and M & A professionals in the world. With five offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sunbelt Midwest is a premier brokerage. The business brokers and M & A intermediaries of Sunbelt Midwest, consistently rank in the top performers of Sunbelt International. Sunbelt Midwest is trusted with coordinating all of the national franchisor relationships for Sunbelt. Because of this interaction, Sunbelt Midwest has a unique ability to market businesses throughout Sunbelt internationally. Sunbelt Midwest truly has a GLOBAL reach!
Fillmore, CA
$5,599,000
Skagit County, WA
$700,000
Randolph, WI
$299,900
Belleville, WI
$350,000
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
$1,000,000
Michigan
$2,250,000
Middletown, KY
Not Disclosed
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Weld County, CO
$2,950,000
Pontiac, MI
Not Disclosed
Saint Louis, MO
$2,400,000
Belvidere, IL
$860,000
Walsenburg, CO
$349,900
Marlow, OK
$650,000
Madera, CA
$1,600,000
Lumpkin, GA
$850,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
$599,000
Blythe, CA
$4,500,000
Ohio
$2,100,000
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
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
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate
Serving Hartford County, CT
Experienced commercial group, specializing in restaurant sales, working throughout the state of Connecticut and beyond.
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
Skagit County, WA
$4,600,000
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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