Santa Fe, NM
$62,500
Santa Fe, NM
$62,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Glendale, OR
$1,290,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$400,000
Arlington, MA
$100,000
Hamden, CT
$129,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$750,000
Staten Island, NY
$34,500
Snohomish County, WA
$550,000
Umatilla County, OR
$4,500,000
Waukesha County, WI
$800,000
Grundy County, IL
$2,700,000
Arabi, LA
$650,000
Chas, SC
$325,000
$2,850,000
Port Chester, NY
Maple Heights, OH
$70,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elbert County, GA
$2,300,000
Nathan Hughes
Sperity Real Estate Ventures
Serving Richmond City County, VA
Sperity is a coined term, a combination of Inspire, Prosperity, and Integrity. We strive to bring all of those aspects to every interaction that we have, whether it is with a client, a customer, a competitor, or with anyone else. We are a commercial real estate and business brokerage firm that works under a different model than anything else we’ve seen in the field. With the emphasis on treating our employees as a team, we incentivize excellent customer service and making sure that the whole company is working on every deal that we take on. We have worked especially well with restaurants, churches, and real estate developers. Each member of our team comes with an extensive background in one or more of these specialized fields. Before taking on projects outside of these specializations, we analyze each one on a case by case basis to be sure that we will provide superior results.
San Diego County, CA
$600,000
Allentown, PA
$425,000
Fort Worth, TX
$1,542,654
Las Vegas, NV
$98,800
Minnesota
$100,000
Mississippi
$625,000
Bronx, NY
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$225,880
$180,000
Toms River, NJ
Huntsville, AL
$1,999,000
St Pete, FL
$350,000
Niagara Area, ON
$1,100,000
Lawrenceville, GA
$49,000
Bergen County, NJ
$6,350,000
Redlands, CA
$85,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
$495,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$150,000
Bend, OR
$120,000
Fulton County, KY
$500,000
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
Graves County, KY
$1,500,000
Allen County, IN
$259,000
Champaign County, IL
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Cook County, IL
$699,000
Cook County, IL
$2,200,000
Cumming, GA
$1,800,000
Greg Karlson
Advantage Realty #1
Serving Highlands County, FL
Cook County, IL
$1,950,000
Minneapolis, MN
$125,000
$8,995,000
Kissimmee, FL
Staten Island, NY
$700,000
Saint Cloud, FL
$75,000
Fort Myers, FL
$187,000
Oakland County, MI
$1
Gallatin County, MT
$215,000
Grant County, WA
$260,000
Missoula County, MT
$200,000
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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