Mesa, AZ
$240,000
Mesa, AZ
$240,000
Sun City, AZ
$300,000
Bergen County, NJ
$285,000
Melrose, MA
$275,000
Orange Park, FL
$89,000
New Jersey
$575,000
New Jersey
$3,400,000
Camden, SC
$1
Tucson, AZ
$349,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
Queens, NY
$385,000
Phoenix, AZ
$79,000
Connecticut
$280,000
Allegheny County, PA
$290,000
Dayton, OH
$50,000
Hamilton County, OH
$75,000
Fred Petito, CM&AA, CEPA
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Hudson County, NJ
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales in the main street and lower-to-middle markets. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success! Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses. Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities. Our team approach to Business Brokerage and Mergers and Acquisitions ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency. Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
North Olmsted, OH
$259,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$800,000
Florida
$1,050,000
Martin County, FL
$2,200,000
Coral Gables, FL
$250,000
Wayne County, MI
$84,900
Tempe, AZ
$100,000
Morris County, NJ
$3,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$650,000
Charleston County, SC
$250,000
Cook County, IL
$5,500,000
Centre County, PA
$100,000
Hamilton, ON
$675,000
Montgomery County, TX
$300,000
Phoenix, AZ
$135,000
California
$89,000
Wayne County, MI
$84,900
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $690,000
Illinois
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Arizona
$345,000
St Lucie County, FL
$700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Columbus, MS
$3,499,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$995,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Queen Annes County, MD
$3,000,000
Tarrant County, TX
$99,000
Indianapolis, IN
$250,000
Great Neck, NY
$150,000
James Balliet
Keller Williams Real Estate- The James Balliet Property Group
Serving Lehigh County, PA
James is considered one of the top real estate resources in the Northeastern, Pennsylvania/ Philadelphia DMA. His client list includes representation of some of the nations most successful landlords, shopping center owners and developers including Cabela’s Ventures(NE), Regency Centers (FL), K Mart Corporation (MI), United Artists Theatres (CO), Emmes Management (NY), Deb Shops Real Estate (PA), The Keith Corporation (NC), Circuit City Stores (VA) and Developers Diversified Realty (OH). James has also completed multiple Lease or Sale transactions with Marriott Hotels, Rooms Today (Schottenstein Management ), Sleepy’s-the mattress professionals, The UPS Store, Aaron’s Rents, Tractor Supply Co., True Value Hardware, Huntington Learning Centers, Schoeneman Beauty Supply, Bethlehem Steel Credit Union, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Caesar’s Pizza, and many more national, regional and local office/ retail tenants. James is a member of : National Association of Realtors (NAR), Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR), Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors (LVAR) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). James is also a proud member of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Title:President, The James Balliet Property Group Languages Spoken:English Markets: Northeastern Pennsylvania and Central/ South New Jersey
Glendale, AZ
$250,000
Prince William County, VA
$1,500,000
Crystal River, FL
$25,000
Horry County, SC
$165,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fayette County, GA
$4,500,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
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. |
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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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