Ohio
$2,100,000

Ohio
$2,100,000

Tamworth, NH
Not Disclosed

Conway, NH
Not Disclosed

Warner, NH
$289,000
Carroll, NH
$699,000
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Baldwin Park, CA
$869,000
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
Marysville, WA
$3,895,000
Andy Fischer
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Broward County, FL
We are one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Murphy Business provides both clients and business associates with the highest standards of professional service and unmatched performance in the sale of privately held businesses, mergers & acquisitions, franchise sales, business valuations, machinery & equipment appraisals, commercial real estate and business consulting. With the team at Murphy Business, you can be assured you are represented by outstanding, experienced and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic and tactical implementation to achieve a successful transaction.
Conroe, TX
Not Disclosed
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
Chester, SC
$195,000
Hocking County, OH
$2,395,000
Yakima County, WA
$900,000
Kitsap County, WA
$3,400,000
Citrus County, FL
$450,000
Midland, MI
$459,900
Ada County, ID
$3,000,000
Pleasant Valley, NY
Not Disclosed
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,575,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$375,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,200,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,400,000
Shiawassee County, MI
Not Disclosed
Gresham, OR
$1,500,000
Casper, WY
$2,143,152
Arapahoe County, CO
$9,950,000
Peoria, IL
Not Disclosed
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
Nicholasville, KY
$825,000
Chester, PA
$600,000
Craig Wiggins
CWC Agency Brokerage, LLC
Serving Broward County, FL
We specialize in buying and selling insurance agencies.
Jefferson, OR
$2,900,000
Roopville, GA
$850,000
Minneapolis, MN
$2,250,000
Battle Creek, MI
$3,999,999
South Haven, MI
Not Disclosed
South Haven, MI
$999,999
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 |
|
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) |
|
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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