California
$499,000
California
$499,000
Missouri City, TX
$175,000
Marietta, GA
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lithonia, GA
$1,700,000
Cumberland County, PA
$159,000
Boise, ID
$750,000
Colusa County, CA
$1,700,000
Hyde Park, UT
$150,000
Sacramento, CA
$275,800
Garden Grove, CA
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Holbrook, AZ
$2,300,000
Conyers, GA
$24,000
Pasco County, FL
$225,000
Orleans County, LA
$80,000
Glendale, CA
$169,000
Huntington Park, CA
$210,000
Dan - Liquor License Expert
Liquor License Advisor
Serving Plymouth County, MA
Whether you’re buying or selling a license, Liquor License Advisor (formerly Atlantic License Brokers) is a one-stop shop for individuals who want to learn more about the liquor licensing process for the first time as well as seasoned food and beverage professionals looking for assistance as they pursue licenses. After over a decade in the liquor licensing world, we’ve refined our process to better serve a vast array of clients with many different requests. Amongst our most popular services, we routinely offer our extensive knowledge base to attorneys who may not be familiar with the specifics of liquor licensing, work with franchise developers to secure licenses that match their timelines and lease obligations, and offer consultations to corporate food and beverage partners on proper zoning and market considerations before they ever break ground. We also regularly work with licensing coordinators and managers, liquor store owners, and lenders on all of their liquor licensing needs. Clients come back to Liquor License Advisor time and time again because in addition to years of experience, they know we also work to troubleshoot problems with unmatched resourcefulness and creativity. At the end of the day, we take pride in our expertise and ability to streamline an often stressful and confusing process into a simple and straightforward one.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Delta County, MI
$9,000,000
Longview, WA
$1,500,000
Vancouver, WA
$1,550,000
Chandler, AZ
$299,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$1,995,000
Baltimore, MD
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,700,000
Phoenix, AZ
$160,000
Passaic County, NJ
$79,000
Dutchess County, NY
$399,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte, NC
$5,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$1,450,000
Anchorage County, AK
$350,000
Cambridge, MA
$700,000
Carson, CA
$150,000
Merced County, CA
$95,000
Grand Rapids, MI
$69,000
Colorado
$2,350,000
Mobile, AL
$599,000
Brooklyn, NY
$375,000
Denton County, TX
$130,000
Pinellas County, FL
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
$48,500
Atlanta, GA
$295,000
Essex, MD
$120,000
Panama City, FL
$200,000
Lindenhurst, NY
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pontiac, MI
$1,200,000
Transworld Business Advisors of New Mexico
Transworld New Mexico
Serving Bernalillo County, NM
Transworld Business Advisors has over 45 years of experience in the sale of businesses. We are the USA's premier business brokerage firm. We have over 300 offices and 900 brokers worldwide. In 2023 alone, Transworld sold over 1,000 businesses. We offer professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors of South & West, New Mexico and Wyoming has a 30+ broker team focused on the sale of businesses.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Milan, GA
$199,000
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
$1,200,000
Southwest Ontario, ON
$295,000
Durham Region, ON
$549,000
Illinois
$249,000
Greenville County, SC
$150,000
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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