Phoenix, AZ
$53,000

Phoenix, AZ
$53,000

Orange, CA
$53,000

Los Angeles, CA
$53,000

Las Vegas, NV
$53,000
Austin, TX
$53,000
Dallas, TX
$53,000
Houston, TX
$53,000
Miami, FL
$53,000
Raleigh, NC
$53,000
Milwaukee, WI
$53,000
Louisville, KY
$53,000
Nashville, TN
$53,000
Memphis, TN
$53,000
Detroit, MI
$53,000
Columbus, OH
$53,000
Indianapolis, IN
$53,000
Indiana Business Advisors
Indiana Business Advisors
Serving Marion County, IN
Indiana Business Advisors is the premier firm for buying and selling Main Street and Lower Middle Market businesses across the Midwest. Since 1981, we’ve guided business owners and entrepreneurs through more than 2,300 successful transactions, combining deep market insight with the discretion and professionalism typically found at larger investment banks—without the added complexity. From accurate valuation to confidential closing, we manage the entire process with experience, precision, and care. Whether you're planning growth, exit, or legacy, Indiana Business Advisors is the partner you can count on to get the deal done right.
Chicago, IL
$53,000
Boston, MA
$53,000
Jacksonville, FL
$53,000
Charlotte, NC
$53,000
Philadelphia, PA
$53,000
Cleveland, OH
$53,000
Washington, DC
$200,000
New York, NY
$3,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
$500,000
Howard County, MD
$175,000
Woodlyn, PA
$990,000
Texas
$1,499,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$250,000
Rehoboth Beach, DE
$48,000
Miami, FL
$1,700,000
Asheville, NC
$75,000
Cutler Bay, FL
$300,000
Brooklyn, NY
$65,000
Wisconsin
$1,100,000
Maine
$1,500,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$699,000
Prince George's County, MD
$400,000
Phillips, WI
$249,000
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Martin County, FL
$295,000
Bexar County, TX
$125,000
Luzerne County, PA
$70,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$200,000
mark hockman
Murphy Business
Serving Summit County, UT
Rochester, NY
$99,000
Nashville, IN
$75,000
Ohio
$4,500,000
Shreveport, TN
$75,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$75,000
Idaho
$3,800,000
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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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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