Washington County, AR
$525,000

Washington County, AR
$525,000

Alabama
$600,000

El Dorado County, CA
$150,000

New Orleans, LA
$75,000
Las Vegas, NV
$35,000
Norfolk County, MA
$575,000
Tennessee
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St Lucie County, FL
$2,900,000
Warner Robins, GA
$899,000
Alpharetta, GA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $463,000
Sarasota, FL
$599,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$750,000
Villa Park, IL
$150,000
Bridgeport, CT
$75,950
Collier County, FL
$110,000
Houston, TX
$167,000
Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
BPRE is located in Los Angeles and serves the Southern California region. The founder and managing broker, Bobby Panahi, is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of real estate experience specializing in commercial sales/leasing, bulk asset business sales, and real estate development. Bobby holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and has lived most of his life in the Los Angeles area. While serving as President of one of T-Mobile's top retail partners, Bobby gained extensive knowledge of Southern California's commercial geography and real estate landscape, which he eventually leveraged to build a thriving business brokerage
Brooklyn, NY
$585,000
Allen, TX
$115,000
Suffolk County, NY
$450,000
Tucson, AZ
$50,000
Cook County, IL
Not Disclosed
Livingston, NJ
$60,000
Garland County, AR
$175,000
Phoenix, AZ
$90,000
Nassau County, NY
$895,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$798,499
Sweetwater, FL
$75,000
Hillside, IL
$330,000
Rockland County, NY
$380,000
Kailua Kona, HI
$497,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Naples, FL
$570,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Martin, TN
$449,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Weston County, WY
$1,700,000
Suffolk County, NY
$449,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$2,095,000
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$90,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$240,000
Nassau County, NY
$2,290,000
Orange County, CA
$1,395,000
Robert Zinzell Jr.
Coral International Realty
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Coral International Realty 15715 S Dixie Hwy ste 206 Miami Fl 33157 305-562-6848
Orange County, CA
$10,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$250,000
Rockland County, NY
$235,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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