Kingston, PA
$335,000

Kingston, PA
$335,000

Bibb County, GA
$1,590,000

Queenstown, MD
Not Disclosed

Troy, MI
Not Disclosed
Deerwood, MN
$399,000
Dundalk, MD
$425,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Flagler County, FL
Not Disclosed
Eastpointe, MI
$999,999
Las Vegas, NV
$1,875,000
Haddon Township, NJ
$700,000
Queenstown, MD
Not Disclosed
Fredonia, NY
$4,200,000
Cook County, IL
$2,700,000
Jacksonville, FL
$5,500,000
Bedford Hills, NY
$999,500
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.
Kaufman, TX
$1,690,000
Gaylord, MI
Not Disclosed
Rock County, WI
$750,000
Jacksonville, FL
$2,400,000
Arkansas County, AR
$750,000
Middlesex County, MA
Not Disclosed
Cook County, IL
$2,300,000
Minnesota
$1,500,000
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Baltimore, MD
$500,000
Milwaukee, WI
Not Disclosed
Johnston, SC
$249,000
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Houston, TX
$1,650,000
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Philadelphia, PA
$550,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,350,000
Homer, LA
$585,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Walsenburg, CO
$474,900
Orleans County, NY
$650,000
Arkansas
$800,000
Chicago, IL
$6,700,000
Lake Worth Beach, FL
$2,750,000
Harrisburg, PA
Not Disclosed
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Not Disclosed
Craig Wiggins
CWC Agency Brokerage, LLC
Serving Broward County, FL
We specialize in buying and selling insurance agencies.
Kane County, IL
$1,500,000
Minnesota
$950,000
Monmouth, NJ
Not Disclosed
North Little Rock, AR
$800,000
Depew, NY
$549,000
Tyler, TX
$2,450,000
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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