REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$2,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$2,100,000
Fayetteville, AR
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Charlotte, NC
$199,000
Wake County, NC
$348,000
Chester County, PA
$289,000
Marion County, KY
$180,000
Hartford County, CT
$250,000
Passaic County, NJ
$525,000
Anaheim, CA
$290,000
Victorville, CA
$475,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort White, FL
$599,000
Old Town, FL
$179,000
$899,900
Cullowhee, NC
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Nevada
$250,000
Brad Owen
Alabama Business Brokers
Serving Alabama
We are Alabama Business Brokers, where expertise meets unparalleled service. As seasoned business brokers specializing in facilitating seamless transactions, our team stands as the foremost authority in Birmingham and throughout the state. With a dedicated focus on connecting buyers and sellers, we redefine the standards of business brokerage. Whether you’re buying, selling, or seeking mergers, trust in our proven expertise as the go-to business brokers in Birmingham.
Oregon
$140,000
Lancaster County, PA
$225,000
Oakland County, MI
$125,000
St. Charles County, MO
$283,000
Trumbull County, OH
$350,000
Hialeah, FL
$475,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Brevard County, FL
$70,000
$100,000
Statesboro, GA
Pasco County, FL
$2,250,000
Racine, WI
$150,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$199,000
Tampa, FL
$210,500
Harris County, TX
$200,000
New York, NY
$699,000
Bergen County, NJ
$450,000
Suffolk County, NY
$220,000
Boykins, VA
$800,000
Mobile, AL
$90,000
$450,000
Chelan County, WA
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
The Villages, FL
$239,000
Washington, DC
$2,590,000
Beaufort County, SC
$3,000,000
Phoenix, AZ
$200,000
Rochester Hills, MI
$495,000
San Francisco, NM
$147,800
Bergen County, NJ
$250,000
Robert Latham
IBG Business
Serving Harris County, TX
IBG Business’s proven process and focused expertise will make the selling of your business a success. With ten offices across the U.S. and over 100 strategic partners in 13 countries around the world, IBG Business is a leading M&A broker and advisory firm with a proven, deal-tested process, peer-recognized professionalism, and successful outcomes for owners in buying or selling a business. Our 1,200+ deals have an 86% closing rate – more than three times the national average for our profession. IBG’s M&A platform operates from nearly four decades of experience in support of our teams of leading M&A brokers and advisors as we serve businesses valued from $1 million to over $100 million. It was founded by trusted industry professionals – all former business owners who have walked in your shoes – to create the best outcomes in business sales, mergers, and acquisitions. If you are thinking of buying or selling a business, think big: Think IBG Business.
Tarboro, NC
$149,000
Springfield, OH
$250,000
$85,000
Tarpon Springs, FL
Delray Beach, FL
$240,000
Austin, TX
$299,999
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$3,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Kissimmee, FL
$350,000
Gales Ferry, CT
$229,000
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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