Hudson County, NJ
$129,000

Hudson County, NJ
$129,000

Bergen County, NJ
$320,000

Fairfield County, CT
$325,000

Story County, IA
$500,000
Green Bay, WI
$895,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$2,850,000
Orlando, FL
$333,000
Hilton Head Island, SC
$1,500,000
Boca Raton, FL
$500,000
Denver, CO
$100,000
San Antonio, TX
$375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
$600,000
Miami, FL
$700,000
Mansfield Center, CT
$119,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montour County, PA
$1,100,000
Ithaca, NY
$450,000
Dylan Cook
Success Franchise Advisors
Serving Chester County, PA
Over 20 years in the franchise resale industry. While we do handle independent resales our primary focus is the resales of existing franchises.
Daly City, CA
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Belleville, MI
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$1,300,000
Washington County, UT
$175,000
DuPage County, IL
$110,000
Whittier, CA
$579,000
Louisiana
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,069,000
Barboursville, WV
$200,000
$2,800,000
Las Vegas, NV
$275,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,090,000
Rochester, NY
$250,000
Nassau County, NY
$288,000
Kendall County, IL
$375,000
Greene County, MO
$1,700,000
Miami, FL
$450,000
Houston, TX
$290,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$190,000
Sarasota County, FL
$349,999
Wake County, NC
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Helen, GA
$1,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$925,000
King County, WA
$800,000
York County, PA
$330,000
Brooklyn, NY
$700,000
Olive Branch, MS
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $330,000
Montgomery County, MD
$150,000
Tarrant, AL
$700,000
Jerry Vlaminck
Hospitality Services Corp.
Serving Wright County, MN
Our specialized marketing plan creates maximum exposure for your business through Internet, Newspaper Advertising, Direct Mailings, many associations, ie; Hospitality Association of MN, MLBA, Restaurant Association, Sysco Club
Frederick, MD
$425,000
Sandy Springs, GA
$670,000
Oak Park, MI
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
Coastal Bc, BC
$1,158,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Dakota
$5,500,000
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 |
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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 |
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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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