Framingham, MA
Not Disclosed
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
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
Browning Williams
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Harris County, TX
We are the world's leading specialist in Business Sales and will continue to lead the way with innovative and creative systems to enable every entrepreneurial minded person to create and build the future, through business. At First Choice we regard our Business Brokers as our greatest asset. Every one of our agents have been professionally trained to provide unsurpassed transactional guidance to both buyers and sellers while understanding their individual needs. Our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients starts with our team of knowledgeable experts. Our agents come from a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds but have one thing in common, that is to assist Buyers and Sellers in reaching their dreams either of Business ownership or exiting their business whether it be for retirement or other reasons. As unique as our agents are individually, we all share a mutual passion for doing excellent work for our clients. First Choice prides itself on our down to earth strategic integrated approach to the sale of businesses and the results it delivers. *****Experience the First Choice difference!*****
Morris County, NJ
$250,000
Winnetka, CA
$250,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$90,000
Sarasota County, FL
$132,000
Eureka, CA
$500,000
Miami, FL
$165,000
Chester, PA
$295,000
Alabama
$50,000
Glendale, AZ
$200,000
Lodi, NJ
$399,999
West Orange, NJ
$500,000
Monroe County, MI
$300,000
Hackensack, NJ
$465,000
Cambridge, MA
$95,000
Manatee County, FL
$749,000
Detroit, MI
$60,000
Mays Landing, NJ
$125,000
District of Columbia, DC
$75,000
Woodland Park, NJ
$599,000
Genesee County, MI
$315,000
Clark County, NV
$69,000
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
$175,000
Mays Landing, NJ
$175,000
Clermont, FL
$315,000
Orange County, FL
$615,000
Lee County, FL
Not Disclosed
Miami-Dade County, FL
Not Disclosed
Osceola County, FL
$380,000
Shannon McNichol
Nichol City Business Brokers
Serving Erie County, NY
A Business Brokerage specializing business sales across WNY. Founded 2019.
Sarasota County, FL
$550,000
Upper Darby, PA
$270,000
Jobstown, NJ
$175,000
Lodi, NJ
$500,000
Washington, DC
$265,000
Pinellas County, FL
$540,000
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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