Stanislaus County, CA
$99,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$99,000
Centennial, CO
$230,000
Florida
$50,000
Maspeth, NY
$398,000
Charlotte, NC
$2,500,000
Louisa County, VA
$250,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$650,000
Clovis, CA
$189,000
Omaha, NE
$421,488
Denton, TX
$151,000
Colville, WA
$320,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Harris County, TX
$1,335,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grand Marais, MN
$429,000
Onondaga County, NY
$90,000
Lee County, FL
$199,000
Melbourne Beach, FL
$150,000
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.
New Castle County, DE
$180,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$850,000
Brooklyn, NY
$5,600,000
Alabama
$300,000
New Jersey
$800,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Dunedin, FL
$169,000
Hartford County, CT
$329,000
Suffolk County, NY
$550,000
Wilkes County, NC
Cash Flow: $217,731
Clackamas County, OR
$3,500,000
Louisville, KY
$475,000
Woodbury, NY
$400,000
Columbus, OH
$120,000
Staten Island, NY
$60,000
Troy, MI
$249,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Northampton County, PA
$1,900,000
Glendale, CA
$470,000
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$1,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Prescott, MI
$250,000
Kentucky
$40,000
Hendry County, FL
$550,000
Lane County, OR
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$200,000
Texas
$1,950,000
Arkansas
$5,255,260
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.
Orange County, CA
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$200,000
Baltimore County, MD
$750,000
Pennsylvania
$530,000
Baltimore, MD
$420,000
Center Line, MI
$2,000,000
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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