Mesa, AZ
$89,000
Mesa, AZ
$89,000
Schaumburg, IL
$275,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$110,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$250,000
Budapest
$275,000
Beaverton, OR
$25,000
Utah County, UT
$359,000
Westville, NJ
$150,000
Duluth, GA
$120,000
Lake Wylie, SC
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$599,168
Brooklyn, NY
$249,999
Nashville, TN
$1,900,000
Stuart, FL
$70,000
Sacramento County, CA
$595,000
Harris County, TX
$950,000
Ron Cervelli
Regal Consulting Corp.
Serving Middlesex County, NJ
Thirty+ years of experience in the Business Brokerage Industry servicing New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and the Tri State Area.
New Haven, CT
$184,900
Asheville, NC
$110,000
Utah
$13,000,000
California
$3,900,000
Bedford County, TN
$950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montrose, CO
$3,000,000
Kansas
$125,526
Calgary, AB
$574,900
Seminole County, FL
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hyannis, MA
$849,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$1,950,000
Parlier, CA
$195,900
Minnesota
$1,860,000
Cumming, GA
$105,000
New York, NY
$229,900
Bellwood, IL
$60,000
Minnesota
$800,000
Suffolk County, NY
$230,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$1,600,000
Jackson, MS
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$435,000
Allen County, IN
$500,000
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$2,700,000
Nassau County, NY
$595,000
Shelby County, TN
$260,000
Downey, CA
$215,000
Irving, TX
$145,000
Lawrence (Larry) Schumann, CBI
Corporate Investment
Serving Travis County, TX
All professionals at Corporate Investment have many years of experience in business valuations, packaging, marketing, deal structuring and deal closing. Since our professionals have entrepreneurial backgrounds, we relate well with business owners as we guide them through each phase of the business sale process.
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$999,000
Washington, DC
$327,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Caruthers, CA
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
Cash Flow: $349,225
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
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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