Norfolk County, MA
$160,000
Norfolk County, MA
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Trinidad, CO
$750,000
Tennessee
$174,000
Kent County, DE
$90,000
Suffolk County, NY
$165,000
Baltimore, MD
$8,450,000
Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Michigan
$599,000
Essex County, MA
$425,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,600,000
New York
$590,000
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Boston, MA
$249,999
Northridge, CA
$80,000
Santa Cruz County, AZ
$425,000
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scranton, PA
$6,395,000
Boston, MA
$3,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$575,000
Chicago, IL
$350,000
Beaver County, PA
$750,000
Hamilton County, OH
$1,000,000
District of Columbia, DC
$550,000
Pennsylvania
$2,150,000
Queens County, NY
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Worcester County, MA
$499,000
Great Barrington, MA
$375,000
Council Bluffs, IA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$890,000
Howard County, MD
$599,000
Butte County, CA
$1,200,000
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,068,000
Columbus, OH
$1,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$285,000
Georgia
$8,500,000
Tennessee
$199,000
Flowood, MS
$1,075,000
Rochester, NY
$125,650
Washington, DC
$850,000
Florence, SC
$93,700
Washington, DC
$987,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $120,000
Detroit, KY
$123,900
Saint Louis, MO
$230,225
Paul Rogers
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Whitfield County, GA
We Sell Restaurants is the nation’s largest business broker franchise focused exclusively on the sale of restaurants. With 20 years of experience, we have helped buy, sell and lease more hospitality locations nationwide than any other brand. We Sell Restaurants has carved an unparalleled niche in the industry as the nation's leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants. Formed over two decades ago, We Sell Restaurants is a vibrant and innovative company that operates in 45 states nationwide and delivers on the founder's vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD. Our team achieves that mission by sharing a common set of core values that include: We know that Every Day is Game Day and We Act Accordingly We Treat Each Other, Our Clients and Internal Clients by the Golden Rule We Act with Integrity and Only Make Agreements We Are Willing and Able to Keep We Are the Brand and are Passionate about Sales Results We Create a Customer Service Experience Worth Sharing With top-flight experience crafted over decades of selling restaurants, along with previous expertise working in small businesses and in senior leadership roles for a Big 5 Accounting firm and a major Fortune 100 company, We Sell Restaurants leadership has deep financial, branding and marketing experience in restaurants, and small and big business. This collective experience allowed them to take the fragmented brokerage market and build a specialized practice for selling only restaurants with a systemic approach never before seen in the industry. We Sell Restaurants has recruited an experienced leadership team with experience spanning decades in business brokerage, franchise sales and customer service and operations.
Monmouth County, NJ
$700,000
Santa Fe, NM
$135,000
Ventura, CA
$575,000
Mesa, AZ
$79,000
Saint Paul, MN
$2,750,000
Philadelphia, PA
$310,000
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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