Addison, TX
$480,000
Addison, TX
$480,000
Culver City, CA
$199,000
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,300,000
Summerville, SC
$250,000
Codington County, SD
$199,999
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,245,400
Englewood, NJ
$249,000
Queens County, NY
$495,000
Miami, FL
$280,000
District of Columbia
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Elgin, SC
$125,000
$100,000
Mesa, AZ
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cordes Lakes, AZ
$750,000
Murrieta, CA
$365,000
Jared Ribley
Capstone M&A
Serving St. Louis County, MO
Capstone M&A was established to effectively streamline the confidential business sale process. Our 65-years of collective experience has provided the vantage point of best practices. As the result, we’ve adopted sophisticated solutions for complicated issues, ones that are frequently encountered throughout the transition of ownership phase. Historically, intermediaries are accustomed to making their clients available to an existing market, whereas Capstone M&A thrives to create the market for every client. This left-of-center vibrato is executed only by the hand of intentionality and precision. With the assistance of our experienced advisors, extensive proactive marketing efforts, and our proprietary exit readiness process, our objective can be measured in the results we provide.
Great Neck, NY
$290,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$365,600
Queens County, NY
$230,000
Saint Louis, MO
$450,000
Houston, TX
$105,000
Oneonta, NY
$750,000
Clinton, NY
$280,000
Frederick, MD
$400,000
$9,950,000
Fillmore, CA
Mentor, OH
$575,000
Tyler, TX
$430,000
Tallahassee, FL
$48,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,000
Forsyth County, GA
$1,200,000
Oakland, CA
$1,400,000
Las Vegas, NV
$310,000
Jacksonville, AL
$260,000
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Clifton, NJ
$49,900
$190,000
Louisville, CO
Houston, TX
$525,000
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
Pierce County, WA
$360,000
Vancouver, WA
$199,000
Madison County, AL
$58,000
Hartford County, CT
$450,000
Catawba County, NC
$299,000
Davenport, IA
$75,000
Brian Lindback
Berkshire Hathaway Key Real Estate
Serving Monroe County, FL
Everett, WA
$250,000
Dallas County, TX
$89,000
$279,000
Lake Geneva, WI
Tampa, FL
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$2,650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$1,598,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$80,000
Champaign County, IL
$190,000
Tampa, FL
$160,000
Liberty Township, OH
$199,000
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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