Bibb County, GA
$499,000
Bibb County, GA
$499,000
Oswego County, NY
$250,000
Houston, TX
$247,700
Clarendon, TX
$50,000
Brewster, NY
$189,000
Seward, NE
$239,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,499,000
Riverside, CA
$382,000
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Chicago, IL
$268,000
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Seattle, WA
$90,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
$350,000
Oklahoma City, OK
Lee County, FL
$140,000
Orange County, FL
$150,000
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.
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Minnesota
$125,000
Greenville County, SC
$150,000
Jackson County, NC
$1,199,000
Martin County, FL
$35,000
Glen Ellyn, IL
$250,000
Charleston County, SC
$500,000
Comal County, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
Daly City, CA
$35,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
$1,200,000
$750,000
Stanton, CA
$140,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$6,550,000
Tennessee
$625,000
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Santee, CA
$90,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,834
California
$700,000
$595,000
Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
$120,000
Marietta, GA
$149,000
Tempe, AZ
$1,000,000
Margate, FL
$200,000
Will County, IL
$1,400,000
Cook County, IL
$1,500,000
Arapahoe County, CO
$430,000
Monterey Park, CA
$49,000
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
La Porte County, IN
$2,000,000
DuPage County, IL
$150,000
$450,000
Brooklyn, NY
Spring Branch, TX
$37,000
Lake County, IL
$350,000
Lake County, IL
$175,000
Lake County, IL
$195,000
Lake County, IL
$975,000
West Jordan, UT
$85,000
Floyd County, GA
$2,300,000
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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