Rutherford County, NC
$500,000
Rutherford County, NC
$500,000
Brevard County, FL
$1,500,000
Tampa, FL
$125,000
Great Falls, MT
$600,000
Kings County, NY
$380,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Fullerton, CA
$325,000
Lynnwood, WA
$80,000
Kankakee County, IL
$365,000
Hamden, CT
$249,000
Tampa, FL
$900,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$150,000
Greensboro, NC
$149,000
$2,200,000
St.Thomas
Houston, TX
$60,000
Danville, AR
$800,000
Ilona Antonova
Royal Empire Realty LLC
Serving Broward County, FL
Specializing in Business Sales & Commercial Real Estate Nationwide At Royal Empire Realty, we specialize in the sale of cash-flowing businesses, franchises, and investment-grade commercial real estate across the United States. Led by Ilona Antonova, a licensed broker and experienced dealmaker, we bring a strategic, results-driven approach to every transaction — from Main Street to malls. Whether you're buying your first business, expanding a portfolio, or selling a legacy asset, we offer: Confidential business valuations Professional marketing & buyer screening Expertise in co-brokerage and off-market opportunities Access to institutional and international investor networks Creative deal structuring & financing strategies We proudly represent businesses in industries including: Automotive & transportation Service and franchise-based models Retail and mixed-use malls Hospitality and development sites Now actively co-brokering on BizBuySell — 50/50 splits offered on most listings. Let’s close a deal together.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Waconia, MN
$1,495,000
Staten Island, NY
$575,000
Waverly, AL
$699,000
Hidalgo County, TX
$115,000
Hialeah, FL
$195,000
Arkansas
$500,000
Harpers Ferry, WV
$250,000
Houston, TX
$25,000
$375,000
Fishers, IN
Columbus, OH
$165,000
Wayne County, MI
$160,000
Panama City Beach, FL
$449,000
Ponoka
$1,250,000
Kern County, CA
$530,000
Bassett, VA
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$2,265,000
Washington, DC
$145,000
Manhattan, NY
$695,000
Harris County, TX
$280,000
$950,000
Luther, MI
$65,000
Maryland
$99,000
Harris County, TX
$149,000
Torrance, CA
$250,000
Washington County, UT
$375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$798,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$180,000
Essex County, NJ
$699,999
Richard Ehrenreich, F-CBI, CED, SBA
Ehrenreich & Associates LLC
Serving Frederick County, MD
Serving Business Owners as a Boutique Transaction Coach, Consultant and Intermediary since 1969
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma County, OK
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Winnebago County, IL
Not Disclosed
$2,446,000
Galeton, PA
Pueblo West, CO
$449,000
Kansas
$180,913
Chino Valley, AZ
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monroe County, PA
$800,000
Houston, TX
$199,995
Atlanta, GA
$300,000
Broward County, FL
$95,000
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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