Essex, MD
$120,000
Essex, MD
$120,000
Panama City, FL
$200,000
Lindenhurst, NY
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pontiac, MI
$1,200,000
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
Van Nuys, CA
$99,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$135,000
Davis, CA
$225,000
Texas
$150,000
Dallas County, TX
$199,000
Miami, FL
$400,000
Karen Muller
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc. was founded to bring a great depth of experience and professionalism to an industry that is rapidly expanding but experiencing growing pains. We have over 50 years combined experience in sales and purchases of businesses, including the liquor, pharmaceutical and restaurant industries. Our goal is to bring excellence to the sales process by a careful focus on due diligence of the business, so that sellers and buyers have access to the information and documentation that is standard in other industries.
Eight Mile, AL
$100,000
Broward County, FL
$2,500,000
Catawba County, NC
$299,000
Ventura, CA
$549,000
Baltimore County, MD
$599,000
Collier County, FL
$400,000
Miami, FL
$170,000
Eastham, MA
$950,000
Harris County, TX
$114,700
Manchester, NH
$230,225
Yellowstone County, MT
$80,000
Utah
$5,200,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$135,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Eastman, GA
$199,000
Cook County, IL
$90,000
King County, WA
$550,000
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
San Antonio, TX
$500,000
El Paso, TX
$85,000
Louisiana
$240,000
Fresno County, CA
$775,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$160,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$250,000
Fernandina Beach, FL
$800,000
Jacksonville, FL
$850,000
Hugo, CO
$170,000
David Wright, Esq.
Lawyers Realty Co., LLC
Serving St. Louis County, MO
Lawyers Realty Co. LLC is a boutique sized real estate and business brokerage company. We specialize in coming up with the best real estate and the best business solutions to maximize the value of our client's real estate and business assets. We have particular specialty and emphasis on a broad range of real estate asset classes, restaurants, and other business types. We possess the ability to figure out the best solution and possess the integrity, honesty and passion to do the best job for our clients.
Sonora, CA
$199,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$179,000
Pima County, AZ
$249,000
Lake County, FL
$149,999
Saint Louis, MO
$1,650,000
Logan County, IL
$170,000
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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