Galva, IL
$990,000
Galva, IL
$990,000
Glendora, NJ
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$750,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Allenton, WI
Not Disclosed
Kalamazoo County, MI
$1,500,000
Fillmore, CA
$5,400,000
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
Gallatin, TN
Not Disclosed
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Jay Christenson
Loam Commercial Real Estate
Serving Olmsted County, MN
Offering Creative Solutions to Buying, Selling and Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Miami, FL
Not Disclosed
Perry, OH
$375,000
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Stearns County, MN
Not Disclosed
Pinellas County, FL
$1,200,000
Marion County, OH
$400,000
Volusia County, FL
$1,200,000
Edgewood, MD
$1,690,000
Rockledge, FL
$2,200,000
Pontiac, MI
Not Disclosed
Saint Louis, MO
$2,400,000
Belvidere, IL
$860,000
Middlesex County, MA
Not Disclosed
Wisconsin
$1,200,000
Walsenburg, CO
$349,900
Trinidad, CO
$709,000
Long Beach, CA
$999,000
Marlow, OK
$650,000
Cook County, IL
$6,900,000
Dundalk, MD
$849,000
Madera, CA
$1,650,000
Lumpkin, GA
$850,000
Tracy, CA
$1,200,000
Sanford, FL
$1,550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$599,000
Blythe, CA
$4,500,000
Ohio
$3,100,000
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
John Naayers
Business Network Of Ohio LLC
Serving Lucas County, OH
Business Network of Ohio, LLC ("BNO") serves the entire State of Ohio via its North and South Ohio offices. BNO has been successfully brokering the sale of a wide range of Ohio businesses selling between $100 thousand to $20 million throughout Ohio since 1997. BNO successfully assists sellers of Ohio businesses sell their businesses in a confidential, non-disruptive and expeditious manner that also maximizes the sale price. BNO assists buyers acquire a business that provides the best fit for them. BNO's brokers are experienced business and real estate lawyers, brokers and consultants.
Somerset County, NJ
$2,500,000
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Baldwin Park, CA
$899,000
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. |
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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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