Glendale, AZ
$250,000
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
Delaware County, NY
$450,000
Ontario, OR
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Berlin, WI
$1,199,000
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$220,000
Stockton, CA
$199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bergen County, NJ
$3,500,000
Surfside, SC
$109,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Blacksburg, VA
$300,000
St Lucie County, FL
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Cynthia Randall
Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.
La Quinta, CA
$300,000
Philadelphia, PA
$145,000
Tennessee
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Leeds, AL
$3,600,000
Indianapolis, IN
$110,000
Baltimore County, MD
$279,000
Palm Desert, CA
$75,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $57,000
Dallas, TX
$1,800,000
Martin County, FL
$150,000
Kings County, NY
$745,000
Philadelphia, PA
$500,000
Minnesota
$100,000
Monticello, AR
$300,000
Indiana
$330,000
Philadelphia, PA
$170,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
Hawthorne, CA
$90,000
Raleigh, NC
$400,000
Shoshone, ID
$677,000
York County, PA
$1,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newport News, VA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$339,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$2,150,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$200,000
Virginia
$200,000
Tempe, AZ
$200,000
ANN CARTER
PREMIERE-1 BUSINESS BROKERAGE
Serving Harris County, TX
Premiere-1 Business Brokerage is one of the leading brokerage companies in Texas since 2010, specializing in sales and acquisitions of Childcare Centers, Medical Facilities, Group Homes, Hotels & Motels, Gas Stations, & more. Premiere's lead Broker Ann Carter is a PREMIUM BROKER on BizBUYSell facilitating the sale of over $20,000,000 in sales in the last few years alone. She carries a bachelor's degree in mass communications with several other Finance and Business decrees. Ann Carter has operated several successful businesses in Texas and now leads the way with Premiere-1 Business Brokerage. P1BB has earned a reputation for providing excellent service to Buyers & Sellers while helping each side navigate through their sale/purchase. Premiere-1 Business Brokers have successfully closed $Millions in Dollars of sales for childcare center owners alone in the last 2 years. P1BB also helps NEW BUYERS purchase their business with ease and confidence. P1BB prides itself in helping its customers obtain FUNDING for their purchases. P1BB has received numerous State service awards and accolades for quality and dependable Business Brokerage services. It's no doubt that ANN CARTER puts her clients first and continues to grow the firm by word-of-mouth. Premiere-1 Business Brokerage has licensed Texas Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Accountants, and experienced brokers ready to serve its client's need with gratitude. If you are in the market to BUY a business, then ANN CARTER is the number 1 Broker you should call to help you through your journey. If you are a SELLER and want to assure you have top notch representation and are pleased with the entire process call Ann Carter.
Queens, NY
$399,000
Harrison County, MS
$140,000
Westchester County, NY
$299,999
Groveland, FL
$375,000
San Angelo, TX
$350,000
Chicago Heights, IL
$1,215,000
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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