Orange, CA
$125,000

Orange, CA
$125,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oregon
$221,000

District of Columbia, DC
$160,000
Orange County, CA
$80,000
New Castle County, DE
$295,000
Maine
$225,000
$550,000
Amelia, OH
$99,900
Tempe, AZ
$61,000
Jersey City, NJ
$55,000
Berks County, PA
$300,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,000,000
Phoenix, AZ
$160,000
Milwaukee, WI
$269,000
Beverly, MA
$60,000
Giti Majdy & Kian Kakavand
Transworld Business Advisors - San Jose South
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Portland, OR
$249,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elizabeth City, NC
$745,000
Colorado
$50,000
North Carolina
$5,600,000
North Dakota
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $816,000
Brooklyn, NY
$250,000
Kern County, CA
$2,500,000
Grundy County, IL
$365,000
Toronto, ON
$1,200,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$20,000
Muscogee County, GA
$500,000
Mesa, AZ
$395,000
Hudson County, NJ
$3,800,000
Oakland County, MI
$150,000
Tyler, TX
$700,000
Fort Worth, TX
$120,000
Augusta, ME
$465,800
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alton, ME
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baldwin, WI
$350,000
Oakland County, MI
$799,000
Burton, MI
$5,300,000
Omaha, NE
$7,490,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$790,000
Belize
$795,000
Nevada
$1,900,000
Marietta, GA
$180,000
Cameron County, TX
$457,000
Caleb Seegers
Exceptional Business Advisors
Serving El Paso County, CO
The Colony, TX
$550,000
District of Columbia, DC
$175,000
Northvale, NJ
$300,000
Charleston County, SC
$32,999
Lewisville, TX
$125,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$1,000,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
|
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) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
|
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
|
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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