Dulles, VA
$150,000
Dulles, VA
$150,000
Naples, FL
$279,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Snohomish County, WA
$2,695,000
$240,000
Salt Lake City, FL
$110,000
Leesburg, FL
$100,000
Perryville, MD
$3,500,000
Phoenix, AZ
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
$2,495,000
Lee County, FL
$250,000
Clark County, NV
$95,000
Lee County, FL
$595,000
Thurston County, WA
$950,000
$771,000
Cambria County, PA
Grays Harbor County, WA
$500,000
Brooklyn, NY
$139,000
Tony Torella
Excelsior Business Group LLC
Serving Albany County, NY
When you choose to list the sale of your business with Excelsior Business Group we will be ready to work with you to properly position your business to sell, assist you to know the current market value of your business, maximize the value of your company and help you sell it to a qualified buyer. As your representative we will be prepared to stay actively involved with you from the time you list your business with us until the closing. Most business owners will only sell one business in their lifetime, and we can help explain how the process works. As we move through the listing, marketing and selling process with our clients we handle all the necessary details: > We pre-qualify all serious potential buyers for financial capability and experience. > We coordinate activities as needed with associated attorneys, accountants, lenders, etc. > And, most importantly, we keep our clients informed and involved in the process, while enabling them to continue to focus on running their business during the selling process. We work hard and are proud of the success we have representing our clients. As such, we will provide references upon request.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concho County, TX
$275,000
Suffolk County, NY
$200,000
Lake Forest Park, WA
$65,000
Hudson County, NJ
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$850,000
Mobile, AL
$1,150,000
Pueblo, CO
$650,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,100,000
$2,900,000
New Mexico
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Stillwater, MN
$490,000
Bismarck, ND
$130,000
Norfolk County, MA
$128,735
Alaska
$2,400,000
Bohemia, NY
$200,000
Tennessee
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $75,000
Revere, MA
$80,000
Morris County, NJ
$490,000
Snohomish County, WA
$1,750,000
$1,799,000
Weston, VT
Milledgeville, GA
$600,000
Vermilion, OH
$975,000
Toronto, ON
$640,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Bradenton, FL
$189,000
Washington, DC
$317,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$215,000
Albany County, NY
$150,000
Anthony O'Neil
Transworld Business Advisors of WA Shores
Serving Whatcom County, WA
Transworld Business Advisors is Dedicated to Helping Business Owners Sell Successfully marketing your business is a full-time job for full-time professionals. And there’s no one better equipped to do it than the experienced Business Brokers of Transworld Business Advisors Powerful Programs Reach Qualified Buyers In addition to our own in-house database of qualified buyers, Transworld Business Advisors’ individualized marketing programs – including extensive web-based advertising, selected print advertising and co-brokering affiliations – assure each client of maximum exposure to the greatest number of interested buyers. Moreover, our rigorous buyer-screening process means we won’t waste your time, or ours, with unqualified window-shoppers
Monroe County, PA
$100,000
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $593,000
$595,000
Granby, CO
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rome, GA
$1,700,000
Wildwood, FL
$175,000
Hampton, VA
$135,000
Tallahassee, FL
$94,000
Chagrin Falls, OH
$295,000
Shelby County, AL
$150,000
Hancock County, OH
$395,000
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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