New York, NY
$675,000
New York, NY
$675,000
Cook County, IL
$125,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,200,000
Dallas County, TX
$550,000
Boynton Beach, FL
$800,000
Charleston, SC
$555,000
Cook County, IL
$50,000
Travis County, TX
$397,253
Oklahoma
$6,500,000
Newburgh, NY
$695,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$495,000
Phoenix, AZ
$250,000
Rockingham County, NH
$600,000
Houston, TX
Cash Flow: $800,000
North Hills, CA
$598,650
Suffolk County, NY
$550,000
Stephanie Robertson
First Choice Business Brokers Denver
Serving Jefferson County, CO
Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the world, with multiple offices located throughout the U.S. listing over $8 billion worth of businesses. Our Denver office consists of 2 Principals, 3 Associates, and administrative personnel. In addition, we have a select team of professional service providers we can recommend that can provide legal, accounting, planning, financing and various other services.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Prince George's County, MD
$1,900,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$2,495,000
Largo, FL
$2,000,000
Pinellas County, FL
$1,200,000
Texas
$6,950,000
South Carolina
$155,000
$449,900
North Hills, CA
$325,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$348,000
Phoenix, AZ
$275,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$915,000
Suffolk County, NY
$999,000
Texas
Suffolk County, MA
$650,000
Hebron, OH
$15,000
Mukilteo, WA
$600,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,500,000
Manhattan, NY
$1,499,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Maricopa County, AZ
$2,900,000
Bridgeport, CT
$165,000
Tarrant County, TX
$130,000
Greater Toronto Area, ON
$1,200,000
Somerville, MA
$1,095,000
DuPage County, IL
$500,000
Portland, OR
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
Louisville, KY
$200,000
Isabella County, MI
$99,000
Chan Ryuh
RCS Consulting,Inc
Serving Fairfax County, VA
With over 20 years of experience and skills, RCS Consulting inc has accomplished various business deals. I have presented a thorough analysis and trading price, and as a result, the probability of success is unmatched. Currently I am licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC and actively working as a full time agent at NBI Realty, LLC. I do our best to protect your valuable assets with skills and experience, from buying and selling business and commercial real estate to 1031 Exchange and residential etc.. Business sales are realizing customer satisfaction through large and diverse deals such as Grocery Store, C-Store, Gas Station, Deli, Restaurants, Coin Laundry, Dry Cleaners, Carwash, Liquor Store, etc.
Isabella County, MI
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$405,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
DeSoto County, MS
$2,500,000
Olympia, WA
$4,200,000
Louisiana
$1,400,000
Pinellas County, FL
$181,000
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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