Ventura County, CA
$60,000
Ventura County, CA
$60,000
Overland Park, KS
$120,000
Baltimore, MD
$80,000
Lansing, MI
$500,000
Sarasota County, FL
$425,000
Colorado
$300,000
Bloomington, IN
$1,200,000
Nashville, OH
$110,000
Tulare County, CA
$3,300,000
Panorama City, CA
$300,000
San Diego County, CA
$199,900
Arleta, CA
$75,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
$250,000
Buckeye, AZ
Plano, TX
$409,000
Las Vegas, NV
$99,000
Regina Fisher
Bristol Group
Serving New Hanover County, NC
The Bristol Group is a Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition firm that specializes in representing business owners who want to sell their companies. The firm was founded in 2005 and has offices in 20 cities across the country. The Bristol Group's team of experienced brokers works closely with business owners to evaluate their companies, develop effective marketing strategies, identify and qualify potential buyers, and negotiate deals that meet their clients' objectives. They have a reputation for providing personalized service and achieving successful outcomes for their clients. The Bristol Group maintains confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process and strives to provide their clients with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Charleston County, SC
$49,500
Laredo, TX
$99,000
Mesa, AZ
$580,000
Homewood, IL
$200,000
Excelsior Springs, MO
$55,000
Northport, AL
$1,450,000
Glen Ellyn, IL
$130,000
Seattle, WA
$448,000
$105,000
Greensboro, NC
Dallas, TX
$2,500,000
Columbus, OH
$49,900
Charlotte, NC
$425,000
Texas
$300,000
Ada County, ID
$185,000
Alpharetta, GA
$540,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$660,000
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Tolland County, CT
$1,200,000
Saint George, UT
$175,000
$750,000
Plainview, NY
Richland County, SC
$197,000
Grand Island, NE
$224,000
Tampa, FL
$750,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$503,000
Redding, CA
$100,000
Wichita, KS
$95,000
Sullivan County, TN
$290,000
Shreveport, LA
$1,500,000
Robert Uhland
Chicagoland Business Broker
Serving Cook County, IL
I specialize in healthcare, accounting, laboratories, and some business areas
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$460,000
$395,000
Everett, MA
Dulles, VA
$150,000
Naples, FL
$279,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Snohomish County, WA
$2,795,000
$240,000
Salt Lake City, FL
$110,000
Leesburg, FL
$100,000
Perryville, MD
$3,500,000
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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