REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$1,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$1,400,000
Louisiana
$675,000
Martinez, CA
$170,000
Long Beach, CA
$295,000
Wilmington, NC
$48,000
Austin, TX
$219,000
Chandler, AZ
$290,000
Comal County, TX
$74,999
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
Bellflower, CA
$100,000
Frederick County, MD
$1,199,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,250,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$2,600,000
Louisville, KY
$48,000
Wilmington, DE
$48,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lanett, AL
$2,200,000
Linn Crader
Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles
Serving Clackamas County, OR
Murphy Business is one of the largest business brokerage firms in North America. Professional experienced intermediaries provide the following unsurpassed brokerage services: - Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerages and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business - Skilled intermediaries provide assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Business Valuation Services performed by qualified professionals - We uncover the Best Franchise Opportunity for a buyer - Experienced certified appraisal professionals perform Equipment Appraisals - Our experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers assist with site selection Our regional offices cover Oregon, Washington and the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Augusta, IL
$149,000
Florida
$2,750,000
Tampa, FL
$150,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$125,000
Hanford, CA
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,100,000
Detroit, MI
$798,000
Columbus, OH
$48,000
San Francisco, CA
$468,000
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Fairfield County, CT
$1,000,000
Bronx, NY
$399,000
Orange, CA
$110,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$450,000
Las Vegas, NV
$228,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oregon
$221,000
Howard County, MD
$100,000
District of Columbia, DC
$160,000
Newington, CT
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North East, PA
$1,295,000
Orange County, CA
$80,000
New Castle County, DE
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,398,000
Tulsa County, OK
$800,000
Minnesota
$550,000
Maine
$225,000
Bannock County, ID
$40,000
Tulsa County, OK
$150,000
Jackie Ossin Hirsch
Crowne Atlantic Properties, LLC
Serving Orange County, FL
Crowne Atlantic Business Brokers sells businesses ranging from $1 -$30 Million in Florida and the Southeastern United States. Our goal is to always match the right sellers with the right buyers. We have helped business owners buy and sell for two decades, completing hundreds of transactions across Florida (Orange, Lake, Volusia, Seminole, and Osceola counties) and into the Southeast. Buyers love that we gather as much information on businesses for sale as possible and convey the pros and cons openly and honestly. Sellers love that we sell businesses quickly. Lee Ossin and Jackie Hirsch are consistently amongst the top-performing agents in Florida, according to multiple business broker associations. Our reputation has expanded over the years because of our hard work and ability to get businesses sold.
Sarasota, FL
$25,000
Littleton, CO
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benson, AZ
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Birmingham, AL
$2,990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Valdosta, GA
$299,000
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
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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