Chamblee, GA
$400,000
Chamblee, GA
$400,000
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
South Amboy, NJ
$150,000
South Carolina
$50,000
Broward County, FL
$275,000
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Kearny, NJ
$180,000
Oakland, CA
$10,000
Licking County, OH
$759,900
Summit, NJ
$499,000
Annandale, VA
Not Disclosed
Fullerton, CA
$105,000
Lithia Springs, GA
$299,000
Kalamazoo County, MI
$60,000
Detroit, MI
$299,000
Brighton, MI
$350,000
Bill Law
Sunbelt Business Brokers Charlotte
Serving Mecklenburg County, NC
The Sunbelt Charlotte office is widely recognized as the dominant business brokerage firm in the Carolinas and remains very active throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states in mergers and acquisitions. We are now celebrating our 30th year in business. We sell all types and sizes of businesses, but specialize in manufacturing, distribution and service related entities. Our smallest transaction has been a franchise sale to a first time buyer and our largest transaction has been a $50,000,000 manufacturing company that was sold to a private equity group as a new platform. Most of our transactions are Seller Fee Paid and Represented. Sunbelt Charlotte does not typically charge any up-front fees and is paid only upon closing. For additional information, please visit us at www.sunbeltbrokers.biz
Sterling Heights, MI
$475,000
Mount Morris, MI
$300,000
Grosse Pointe, MI
$74,500
Milan, GA
$599,000
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Nassau County, NY
$990,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Trinity, TX
$85,000
St Lucie County, FL
$359,000
Roswell, GA
$397,000
Nassau County, NY
$99,999
Great Falls, MT
$125,000
Somerset County, NJ
$1,900,000
Camden County, NJ
$3,500,000
Essex County, NJ
$850,000
Deerfield Beach, FL
$220,000
Osceola County, FL
$67,500
Framingham, MA
Not Disclosed
Norwood, MA
$125,000
Everett, WA
$149,990
Sugarloaf, PA
$2,750,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$550,000
Washington, DC
$350,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$8,750,000
Ingham County, MI
$67,500
New Jersey
$1,900,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$7,000
Ted Tallman
We Sell Restaurants
Serving St Lucie County, FL
We Sell Restaurants® is the industry leader in restaurants for sale. Our mission is to sell more restaurants than anyone else – PERIOD and our name says it all. We Sell Restaurants! We are specialists in selling restaurants, restaurant space for lease and we lead the nation in franchise restaurants for sale that are open and operating - franchise resales. The We Sell Restaurants® brand is known nationwide for professionalism, industry knowledge and unmatched service. Whether you are in the market to buy a restaurant, find a restaurant for lease, resell a restaurant franchise or sell an independent restaurant or bar, the We Sell Restaurants® brand is unmatched in experience and knowledge. Our website is an invaluable resource where we focus on sharing knowledge, information and of course, restaurant for sale listings. We train and certify the best in the industry with the only Certified Restaurant Broker® program in the nation. We are franchisors as well as a resource to the restaurant and franchise industry. Our restaurant brokers are knowledgeable, educated and professional. We Sell Restaurants® was created by the dynamic team of Eric and Robin Gagnon, the most productive restaurant brokers in the nation. This well-known team not only sells more restaurants than anyone else in the U.S. but they also write, present and serve in national organizations that support the industry. These industry experts are frequent radio hosts and guests on the topics of buying and selling restaurants.
Monterey, CA
$800,000
New York, NY
$700,000
Nashville, TN
$149,000
West Hollywood, CA
$599,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$65,000
DuPage County, IL
$99,000
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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