REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lagrange, GA
$1,600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lagrange, GA
$1,600,000
Wayne County, MI
$44,900
Fort Bend County, TX
$50,000
Riverton, UT
$49,995
Carmel, NY
$350,000
Nashville, TN
$145,000
Travis County, TX
$950,000
Douglassville, PA
$199,000
Tampa, FL
$99,000
Yakima County, WA
$4,250,000
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
Los Angeles, CA
$959,000
Montana
$125,000
$325,000
Newton, MA
Glendale, AZ
$95,000
Tarrant County, TX
$400,000
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.
Tempe, AZ
$329,000
Arizona
$34,000,000
Queens County, NY
$295,000
Buffalo, NY
$475,000
Lansing, MI
$50,000
Suffolk County, MA
$1,375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marshall County, TN
$500,000
Orlando, OH
$424,999
$8,499,000
Hubbard, OR
Lowell, MA
$135,000
Marietta, GA
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$8,700,000
Carmichael, CA
$40,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
British Columbia
$595,000
Clarkston, GA
$350,000
Delaware County, PA
$250,000
New Castle County, DE
$250,000
Harris County, TX
$125,000
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,000
Bartow County, GA
$7,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$4,500,000
Riverside, CA
$3,150,650
Round Lake Heights, IL
$99,000
Richmond County, NY
$95,000
Takoma Park, MD
$425,000
Forsyth County, GA
$499,000
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
Fairfield County, CT
$900,000
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
$585,000
Ogemaw County, MI
Ocean County, NJ
$450,000
Tampa, FL
$1,200,000
Riverside County, CA
$475,000
Iowa
$200,000
Brooklyn, NY
$550,000
Rosedale, MD
$315,000
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
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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