Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$420,000
Fulton County, GA
$55,000
Shelby County, TN
$129,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$200,000
Tampa, FL
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Philadelphia, PA
$750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Madison County, IL
$2,900,000
Prescott, AZ
$1,450,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$375,000
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$155,000
Mccomb, MS
$175,000
$30,000
Jackson, MI
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Buchanan County, IA
$749,999
Sevierville, TN
$360,000
Tom Dickson
USVIBB
Serving Virgin Islands
USVIBB goal is to help you achieve yours, through USVIBB's success process. USVIBB (US Virgin Islands Business Brokerage) is the only business brokerage firm that exclusively represents sellers of US Virgin Islands businesses AND has sold several multimillion-dollar businesses in the VI. When you want to sell your million-dollar business, please select a broker who: 1. Has sold several million-dollar businesses in the USVI. 2. Has references from previous USVI million-dollar owners. 3. Represents sellers of ONLY businesses in the USVI. Why choose a broker who primarily is focused on Florida or the mainland. Ensure USVI is the exclusive focus of their firm. 4. Choose a broker who exclusively focuses on selling businesses, not real estate, not marketing. Choose a broker who has the experience, for example provide a free valuation and has the financial experience to understand in detail EDBITDA and Seller's Discretionary Cash Flow and has the experience with dozens of LOIs and Closings. 5. Has a local representative who lives in the USVI and has decades of experience in the USVI. 6. Choose a broker who does not accept too many listings at a time to ensure that they have the time to devote themselves to you, I look forward to discussing your needs. Sincerely, Tom Dickson email: td@usvibb.com
Myrtle Beach, SC
$799,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$1,250,000
Avondale, AZ
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wickenburg, AZ
$5,990,000
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Thurston County, WA
$600,000
Newport, KY
$99,900
Rowlett, TX
$325,000
$30,000
Louisville, KY
Greenville County, SC
$224,500
Saint Elmo, IL
$500,000
Clinton County, IL
$60,000
Winnebago County, IL
$50,000
Marion County, IL
$75,000
Pike County, AL
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cuyahoga County, OH
$829,000
Miami, FL
$590,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Richland County, SC
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sioux County, IA
$2,500,000
$30,000
San Bernardino, CA
Hillsborough County, NH
$475,000
Orlando, FL
$750,000
Langley, WA
$50,000
Greenville County, SC
$650,000
Canoga Park, CA
$169,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Brevard County, FL
$450,000
West Des Moines, IA
$162,000
Larry Blevins
American Business Brokers & Consultants
Serving El Paso County, CO
After 20 years of experience as an associate business broker, I started my own agency in March of 2020. American Business Brokers and Consultants is a Colorado company headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Houston, TX
$329,670
Saint Louis, MO
$170,000
$30,000
Mesa, AZ
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elliott County, KY
$625,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$175,000
Licking County, OH
$200,000
Grady County, OK
$148,000
Rockland County, NY
$795,000
Melbourne, FL
$110,000
Silver Spring, MD
$600,000
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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