Alpharetta, GA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $463,000
Alpharetta, GA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $463,000
Sarasota, FL
$599,900
Tolland County, CT
$290,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$750,000
Villa Park, IL
$150,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$150,000
Tampa, FL
$199,000
Bridgeport, CT
$52,830
Georgia
$10,000,000
Chino, CA
$3,385,685
Collier County, FL
$110,000
Houston, TX
$167,000
Brooklyn, NY
$585,000
$475,000
Tucson, AZ
Sturgis, MI
$17,000
Dayton, OH
$20,000
Andrew Cross
Cross Northwest Inc.
Serving King County, WA
Cross Northwest delivers an affordable, "street smart", deal-making expertise with the highest level of professional ethics and integrity. We have the broad-based experience to manage the highly complex process of business ownership transfers. We leverage our strong professional affiliations in the M&A/business brokerage field to the benefit of our clients. Cross NW helps our client grow values with sales acceleration and results management to increase ownership returns and help to ensure a successful exit. Cross NW professionals work alongside our clients to ensure a successful transition. Our process creates returns for our clients that are second to none.
Minneapolis, MN
$1,199,000
Allen, TX
$115,000
Floral Park, NY
$1,200,000
Suffolk County, NY
$450,000
Tucson, AZ
$50,000
Stearns County, MN
$649,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$175,000
Cook County, IL
Not Disclosed
$87,000
Page County, VA
$99,000
Louisville, KY
$700,000
Denver, CO
$99,000
Fairfield County, CT
$49,997
Livingston, NJ
$60,000
Washtenaw County, MI
$65,000
Ellijay, GA
$249,900
Garland County, AR
$150,000
Phoenix, AZ
$100,000
Kings County, NY
$395,000
$150,000
Lexington, KY
Mecklenburg County, VA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $419,540
Rison, AR
$250,000
Cook County, IL
$1,400,000
DuPage County, IL
$1,400,000
Nassau County, NY
$895,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,149,945
Sweetwater, FL
$135,000
Hillside, IL
$330,000
Jake andKimBlaine
Dascoulias Realty Group
Serving Cascade County, MT
Jake and Kim we are known as the “Blaine Train” and as a Top Producing team we are committed to serving our client’s real estate requests with care and diligence. Prior to becoming Realtors® we both earned Master’s Degrees and taught in the Great Falls School District. Whether buying or selling the Blaine Train is ready to keep your real estate on track!
Hardwick, VT
$39,000
Cheney, WA
$60,000
$50,000
Santa Ana, CA
Rockland County, NY
$380,000
Phoenix, TN
$275,000
Delaware, OH
$80,000
Kailua Kona, HI
$497,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Naples, FL
$570,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cincinnati, OH
$830,000
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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