Hillsborough County, FL
$195,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$195,000

Ohio
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $85,000

Colorado
$265,750

Saint Louis, MO
$72,000
King County, WA
$360,000
Oakland County, MI
$649,000
Chester, PA
$650,000
Oakland County, MI
$649,000
Wilmington, NC
$250,000
Orange County, FL
$2,300,000
Columbus, OH
$250,000
Indianapolis, IN
$75,000
Illinois
$209,000
Kent County, MI
$140,000
Massachusetts
$600,000
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Michael Snider
Transworld Business Advisors of Cleveland West
Serving Cuyahoga County, OH
Transworld Business Advisors stands as the premier global leader in business sales. With a network of over 700 agents across 250 locations in the United States and 10 countries, we leverage more than 40 years of mergers and acquisitions experience to successfully sell thousands of businesses each year. Our proven platform and winning approach provide significant advantages to business owners seeking a seamless and successful sale.
Rutherford County, TN
$249,000
Orange County, CA
$149,000
San Antonio, TX
$120,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Lexington County, SC
$52,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$199,000
Silver Spring, MD
$850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Perry County, TN
$589,999
Barstow, CA
$150,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$199,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $300,000
Collier County, FL
$7,500,000
Will County, IL
$100,000
Nashville, TN
$4,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$950,000
Collier County, FL
$195,000
San Fernando, CA
$1,950,000
Stafford, TX
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bergen County, NJ
$1,575,000
Tampa, FL
$425,000
Intercession City, FL
$195,000
Eustis, FL
$499,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $201,000
Provo, UT
$99,995
Nassau County, NY
$275,000
Florida International Univ, FL
$2,800,000
Kennett Square, PA
$245,000
Dayna Klein
Business Broker EXP Commercial
Serving Fredericksburg County, VA
At Dayna Klein Sells/Shark Team VA we love representing business owners seeking a strong intermediary to confidentially and professionally represent them in either the sale or purchase of a business, or leasing commercial real estate. I work directly with you to assist throughout the business transition process from conception to close. As part of Shark Team VA and eXp Commercial, I am part of a team that has strong relationships in commercial lending to provide options for my clients to include navigating options for the SBA loan process. Our team has a wealth of experience representing buyers and sellers of small to mid-sized companies across a broad range of industries and specialties.
Maine
$600,000
Maine
$2,675,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Norwalk, OH
$20,000
Broward County, FL
$1,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$16,350,000
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 |
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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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