Erath County, TX
$3,000,000
Erath County, TX
$3,000,000
Bosque County, TX
$1,000,000
Henderson County, TX
$2,600,000
Hill County, TX
$900,000
St. Johns County, FL
$672,000
Knox County, TN
$394,000
Thunder Bay, Ontario
$4,000,000
New York County, NY
$749,000
Jackson County, NC
$495,000
Nassau County, NY
$320,000
Queens County, NY
$1,300,000
Stuart, FL
$400,000
Craven County, NC
$289,000
$30,000
Niagara Falls, NY
Tolleson, AZ
$399,000
North Aurora, IL
$1,100,000
Bray Commercial
Bray Commercial, LLC
Serving Mesa County, CO
Bray Business Advisor Group powered by Bray Commercial is a mergers and acquisitions firm focused solely on the sale and acquisition of mid-market businesses located in western Colorado. We have over 40 years of experience in business transactions and business ownership. We are supported by a staff of experienced personnel and the combined resources of Bray and Company and our 75 years of service to Western Colorado businesses and residents. As the premier Business Brokerage Service in Western Colorado, we manage the full spectrum of industries.
Orange County, CA
$80,000
Forest Park, GA
$148,000
Stouffville, Ontario, ON
$599,000
Staten Island, NY
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania
$300,000
Thunder Bay, ON
$3,500,000
Houston, TX
$140,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,015,907
$30,000
Melbourne, FL
San Mateo County, CA
$2,200,000
Columbus, OH
$160,000
Conyers, GA
$490,000
Bergen County, NJ
$6,000,000
Yeadon, PA
$350,000
Raleigh, NC
$199,000
Richmond County, NY
$199,999
Montgomery County, PA
$130,000
Dallas County, TX
$200,000
Iowa
$300,000
$30,000
Jensen Beach, FL
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Kingston, OK
$362,000
Suffolk County, NY
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Temecula, CA
$7,500,000
Silverthorne, CO
$300,000
Escondido, CA
$70,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami County, OH
$850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Gary Spiers
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Serving Ada County, ID
-Have been selling businesses for over 20 years and enjoy working with Buyers & Sellers!
Carlsbad, CA
$210,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$175,000
$30,000
Hialeah, FL
Houston, TX
$300,000
Richmond, VA
$450,000
Baytown, TX
$325,000
Kings County, NY
$600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lindsay, OK
$120,000
Suffolk County, NY
$280,000
Georgia
$1,650,000
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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