Sacramento County, CA
$525,000

Sacramento County, CA
$525,000

Harris County, TX
$950,000
Bedford County, TN
$950,000

Montrose County, CO
$3,000,000
Kansas
$125,526
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
Palm Beach County, FL
$695,000
Suffolk County, NY
$230,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$1,600,000
Jackson, MS
$50,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$300,000
Premier Route Consulting
Premier Route Consulting
Serving King County, WA
Premier Route Consulting is a FedEx Ground route brokerage and advisory firm built by former Independent Service Providers (ISPs) with firsthand experience owning, operating, and selling P&D (Pickup & Delivery) and Linehaul CSP businesses. We combine deep operational knowledge of the FedEx Ground system with financial, valuation, and transaction advisory expertise to guide sellers through every stage of the route sale process. When it’s time to make one of the most important business decisions of your life, partner with a team that has truly been in your shoes.
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Nassau County, NY
$595,000
Shelby County, TN
$260,000
Downey, CA
$215,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$999,000
Washington, DC
$327,000
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Dennis, MA
$2,900,000
Vaughan, ON
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,600,000
Mesa, AZ
$150,000
Atlanta, GA
$399,000
Warren, MI
$99,000
Merced, CA
$225,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $227,990
Lakewood, NJ
$145,000
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$229,000
Jurupa Valley, CA
$1,250,000
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
Pasco County, FL
$145,000
St. Johns County, FL
$235,000
Palm Springs, CA
$25,000
MICHAEL RUSSO
Business & Commercial Brokerage Inc.
Serving Santa Rosa County, FL
Saint Louis, MO
$369,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $454,054
California
$2,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$80,000
Miller County, AR
$127,000
Oregon
$519,500
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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