San Jose, CA
This well-established flower shop in San Jose offers a fantastic opportunity to own a profitable business in a prime location. The store features a fully equipped workspace, including refrigeration...
San Jose, CA
This well-established flower shop in San Jose offers a fantastic opportunity to own a profitable business in a prime location. The store features a fully equipped workspace, including refrigeration...
$64,500
Harrisonburg, VA
Ready to step into a cash-flowing, recession-resistant business in a prime location? This well-established pawn shop has been serving a vibrant university city since 2003. Situated downtown on Main...
$800,000
New Orleans, LA
Wear what Jayden Daniels 2024 Heisman Trophy Winner, Drew Brees, Top SEC Football poor grams and U.S. Presidents First Family Members are wearing! Yes..they are all wearing our suits and fabrics! This...
$79,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Chester, VA
Plato's Closet is a national franchise with hundreds of locations. We buy and resell gently-used clothing for teens and young adults like: American Eagle, Hollister, Levi's, Nike. This location has...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Melbourne, FL
Beautifully designed café in Viera offering coffee, açaí bowls, smoothies, and light fare under one roof—creating a full experience unmatched by competitors with single-focus menus. Operating 10...
$60,000
Modesto, CA
Business next to Starbucks this is the best place...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Charleston, SC
Turn-Key & Cash-Flowing Specialty Retail Franchise – Charleston, SC Location: Charleston, SC (Downtown) – Charleston County Asking Price: $269,000 Cash Flow: $100,000+ Gross Revenue: $475,000.00 FF&E:...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Lancaster County, PA
Prime Location Convenience Store - Lancaster County, PA Established neighborhood convenience store operating in one of Pennsylvania's top business markets. This 2,000+ square foot retail operation...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Bonners Ferry, ID
This amazing consignment shop has been a staple of Bonners Ferry since 2010. Purchased by its current owners in 2017, it fills the need of a “family department store” in North Idaho. With almost 3500...
$118,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Davie, FL
Established Foot Wellness Franchise Opportunity in Davie, Florida This technologically advanced foot wellness franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on owner to capitalize on a...
$275,000
Houston, TX
Established liquor store in Houston, TX presents an exceptional investment opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to enter the thriving retail liquor industry. Operating successfully since 2010, this...
$65,000
Lomita, CA
For lease: spacious 1,880 sqft fully furnished liquor and convenience store. Family owned and operated since 1987. Major expansion and renovation done in 2015. Located right off of PCH in Lomita under...
$98,000
Williamsburg, VA
well known shopping center in Williamsburg, VA, International grocery with many built-in-clients. Only Asian international Grocery in town. only asking $120K plus inventory...
$120,000
$30,000
Paducah, KY
Tulsa, IA
We're selling a well-established vending machine business specializing in nutritious snacks and beverages. Our machines are strategically located in high-traffic areas like offices, gyms, schools, and...
$151,900
Cash Flow: $146,802
Hampton, VA
Rare Supermarket Opportunity in High-Traffic Hampton Location This established grocery store presents an exceptional opportunity in Hampton, VA, strategically positioned on a busy boulevard with...
$400,000
Scott Kranz
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Minnehaha County, SD
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations and has reached over $8 billion dollars of business transactions. We are the premier business brokerage in the industry for buyers and sellers. We list businesses on several national websites as well as micro sites, and work diligently to secure the most value for a business.
Wilmington, NC
Original Family owned and operated company since 1985. Dedicated to providing customers personal attention, Convenient in-home visits, and professional installation. As a Hunter-Douglas distributor,...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $107,864
Henry County, GA
This established sign shop offers a rare opportunity to step into a fully operational company with strong brand recognition and deep community roots. Located just south of Atlanta, the business serves...
$165,000
California
This well-established Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business delivers fresh, seasonal produce to a loyal base of residential and commercial subscribers across Southern California. Built on a...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Novato, CA
SALE ON HOLD, Established Catering Company with NFL, Military, and Opportunity to expand into Healthcare Contracts! Are you an experienced chef or catering professional ready to take your career to...
$5,500,000
Cash Flow: $2,234,154
Contra Costa County, CA
Great opportunity to buy established Liquor and convenience store in East bay, Concord near SR 4 and SR 242 exit. Franchised store, would require Franchise approval. The new owner can add more...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Mobile, AL
The business offers a curated collection of classic bridal gowns, bringing together luxury, sophistication, and timeless beauty. The boutique is designed to be a serene and intimate space where brides...
$120,000
Columbus, OH
This is your opportunity to purchase a fully stocked and staffed scrub store franchise with steady sales month over month and tons of potential for more growth. Med Threads in Columbus opened in 2011...
$189,900
Thomasville, NC
Don’t miss this rare chance to lease a fully operational convenience store and gas station at a high-visibility highway location in Thomasville, NC. This store is primed for growth and perfectly...
$299,000
$30,000
Richmond Heights, MO
Gunnison, CO
Want to work in a fun industry? Love bikes and people who love bikes and the outdoors? Surround yourself in this truly joy filled lifestyle. This shop has been around since 1992 and has grown to it's...
$135,000
Cocoa Beach, FL
An exceptional entrepreneurship opportunity awaits as the founder/owner prepares for retirement. This internationally recognized destination business, established in 2006, has become a beloved “All...
$2,950,000
Phoenix, AZ
Step into a great business with a solid reputation and a loyal customer base. This well-established ATV & Scooter dealership offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including ATVs,...
$279,000
Cash Flow: $123,296
New Orleans, LA
After 40 rewarding years, my wife and I are moving towards retirement, leaving behind our flourishing business with a rich inventory, guaranteed to last over a decade. Despite downsizing due to...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Milford, OH
Are you handy, creative, and ready to be your own boss? This established business is located in Historic Milford Ohio and specializes in Lamp Repair and Sales. Business is booming and customers come...
$58,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
This is a great opportunity to take over a beautiful Liquor Store and strip Center in Wayne County. This store is located on a main well-known major road. The store itself is 4,800 sq ft and the...
$2,800,000
Alameda County, CA
Ready to step into a proven, profitable business you can run from day one? This high-volume ARCO gas station delivers strong cash flow every month through fuel sales, convenience market, and extra...
$1,995,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
This is a great opportunity to take over a beautiful Liquor Store in Wayne County. This store is located on a main well-known major road. The store has been completely renovated inside and out...
$2,598,000
Lucas County, OH
Long-standing convenience store located in the heart of a busy neighborhood. The store enjoys steady foot and vehicle traffic from local residents and repeat customers, making it a trusted community...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $185,000
Dallas County, TX
This is a full-line vending service that has built an outstanding reputation. It has been in business for 52 years. The current owner has been there for 2 years. They have approximately 192 total...
$895,000
Cash Flow: $200,695
$30,000
Franklin, TN
Montgomery County, PA
Nestled in a charming, walkable downtown location, this store is a beloved independent bookstore that blends small-town warmth with modern retail strategy. Known for its cozy, inviting atmosphere and...
$75,000
This is a fast growing, U.S. focused DTC brand in the baby comfort space. It has already generated $2M+ in revenue, served 33,000+ customers, and achieved 73% gross margins with 32% net profitability....
$800,000
Cash Flow: $762,835
Hoboken, NJ
Step into boutique ownership with our under $100 boutique located in the heart of Hoboken, New Jersey. The store is fully stocked, move in ready and offers an approachable, fashion forward shopping...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $105,000
Orleans County, VT
A well established 40+ year old company with a great reputation operating in a niche market. More information can be provided to interested parties....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $119,000
This dispensary is a well-established and licensed cannabis dispensary strategically located in the upscale Irvington area of Northeast Portland. A trusted name in the community, it appeals to...
$275,000
Portsmouth, NH
Sea Love is a creative, experience-based DIY candle-making studio and boutique with multiple revenue streams, high-margin products, and significant growth potential. This unique franchise offers...
$250,000
Orlando, FL
PROFITABLE 7-ELEVEN FRANCHISE - DOWNTOWN ORLANDO Rare opportunity to acquire the only available Business Conversion Program (BCP) 7-Eleven franchise in Florida, located in Downtown Orlando's premier...
$725,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Monrovia, CA
A rare opportunity awaits to own a prestigious and well-established floral business with over a decade of success and a sterling reputation. This flower shop has cultivated a loyal clientele and...
$67,000
Eboni Johnson
EQUITY BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving Cobb County, GA
California
Step into the profitable world of ice cream and frozen dessert vending with this well-established, home-based operation. With just a few hours of work per week, you can generate income from...
$15,000
Omaha, NE
The Seller, retiring this year, recently secured a large new customer contract that’s not yet reflected in the financials. Despite this added upside, the business sale price was just reduced to $1.8...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $521,097
$30,000
Durham, NC
Apalachin, NY
ESTABLISHED IN 1988, W&W Nursery has grown to become the area’s largest nursery and garden center in the Southern Tier of New York. Located in Central New York, our rich, river loam soil is ideal for...
$8,900,000
Loveland, CO
***UNDER CONTRACT*** PLEASE DOWNLOAD BROCHURE UNDER ATTACHED DOCUMENTS. PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN PAGE 2 (NDA) REQUESTS FOR MORE INFORMATION WITHOUT COMPLETED NDA WILL NOT BE RETURNED. • Great...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $132,150
King County, WA
This local family-owned shop offers quality framing design, services, and repairs, providing both ready-made frames and custom-built ones, with all frames being built by hand, on-site. They work with...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $83,000
Sacramento County, CA
This high end residential appliance retailer sells high quality home appliances including cooking appliances, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, outdoor appliances, and washers and dryers....
$589,000
Cash Flow: $151,946
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasco County, FL
BP GAS STATION WITH REAL ESTATE - PASCO COUNTY, FL Turnkey BP gas station and convenience store with owned real estate in prime Pasco County location. This established operation offers immediate cash...
$2,750,000
Fort Collins, CO
Established in 2009, this family-owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Fort Collins has seen revenues increase every year up until COVID and remain stable and profitable post-COVID. As the only...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Key West, FL
Buy a Bar & Liquor Store in Key West! Dons' Place is the opportunity to purchase an Iconic and Landmark Indoor and Outdoor Bar & a Liquor Store with a Drive Through! This package is rarely available...
$3,900,000
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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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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